A Cardano block is a collection of transactions that are grouped together and verified as a unit. It's similar to a page in a ledger. Each block contains a hash, which is a unique cryptographic code that identifies the block and its contents. Once a block is created, it's added to the blockchain, which is a public, distributed database. This process is known as block production. The creation of new blocks is carried out by staking pools, which are groups of individuals who contribute their ADA to secure the network. Blocks play a crucial role in the Cardano network by recording transactions, ensuring security, and providing a historical record.
Block 493594 Details
Epoch: 22 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 493630 epoch_slot_no: 18430 block_no: 493570 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1390 time: 2018-01-16 04:08:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x4f57faad63f10f212fd173d318a926abfadaa4f7bb8a40955f1ad9b223257a28Block Operator
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