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 495074 Details
Epoch: 22 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 495110 epoch_slot_no: 19910 block_no: 495050 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1743 time: 2018-01-16 12:21:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x47d87e831b59bb1938a37ef2bc09243898c6c4270c06a863ae70b1288bcfebd0Block Operator
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