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 494133 Details
Epoch: 22 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 494169 epoch_slot_no: 18969 block_no: 494109 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1386 time: 2018-01-16 07:07:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x281629987b6d367e50d98934c11baa37d9ff8fa5461546c03d1a67697ccba310Block Operator
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