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 494601 Details
Epoch: 22 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 494637 epoch_slot_no: 19437 block_no: 494577 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1029 time: 2018-01-16 09:43:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x756bacdb6c40864cdcba05742e319f1adb5d6beb0bd5c317c331e84c533a6667Block Operator
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