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 494097 Details
Epoch: 22 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 494133 epoch_slot_no: 18933 block_no: 494073 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1386 time: 2018-01-16 06:55:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x0fa2ca009e2712a5dbb8f065caaba4cdadbb5fa4fa8777cd6d1a3df18906fdc6Block Operator
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