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 493918 Details
Epoch: 22 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 493954 epoch_slot_no: 18754 block_no: 493894 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1025 time: 2018-01-16 05:56:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xcd3b82d0dcaceac87dd73bdcd810866128f3685e0c301e98df026ff6c86d8d3dBlock Operator
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