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 494443 Details
Epoch: 22 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 494479 epoch_slot_no: 19279 block_no: 494419 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2087 time: 2018-01-16 08:51:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x5e2733106bcef34cdb160cab7c64a3ce4964e262c210b8993b1def5597320817Block Operator
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