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 494691 Details
Epoch: 22 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 494727 epoch_slot_no: 19527 block_no: 494667 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2105 time: 2018-01-16 10:13:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x6dd83e52d3049b86cbfbf43fcab63ca52bc819411c4d6938d6025548001d65c9Block Operator
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