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 494285 Details
Epoch: 22 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 494321 epoch_slot_no: 19121 block_no: 494261 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1304 time: 2018-01-16 07:58:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x1263f8ad3a2d12a61404118f5afeaca0a58879e4c36705e7e97434e0a4af48b2Block Operator
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