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 1490193 Details
Epoch: 69 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1490416 epoch_slot_no: 16 block_no: 1490122 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1201 time: 2018-09-03 21:50:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x58d45cea12a341e34f481fed5d65ff81c107f00a78f459b450bbb439fef43a1fBlock Operator
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