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 494843 Details
Epoch: 22 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 494879 epoch_slot_no: 19679 block_no: 494819 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1927 time: 2018-01-16 11:04:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xecd205bec871674863721dfaff55452382708dde94deeb6519011fa923604306Block Operator
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