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 494974 Details
Epoch: 22 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 495010 epoch_slot_no: 19810 block_no: 494950 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1744 time: 2018-01-16 11:48:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x1cf5c53e3332d6e55e15161e1987ed7b4ae22f77755a3b32bbc6c8e14465e980Block Operator
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