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 494256 Details
Epoch: 22 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 494292 epoch_slot_no: 19092 block_no: 494232 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1928 time: 2018-01-16 07:48:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xc6afbe9a7f297975b56f2db2f8d531edb1c6dbb3f98fcc46b0d29cf17ae599aeBlock Operator
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