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 494154 Details
Epoch: 22 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 494190 epoch_slot_no: 18990 block_no: 494130 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1739 time: 2018-01-16 07:14:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xf4a703369a43e1841d3d776ceb47a8e0d929c83c2ed4664d274e0c6393e12025Block Operator
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