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 494849 Details
Epoch: 22 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 494885 epoch_slot_no: 19685 block_no: 494825 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2461 time: 2018-01-16 11:06:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xdcaf85b635f40352581180d0dec958bfdeb36910f5c5031a77ce91f737d0091bBlock Operator
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