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 1490316 Details
Epoch: 69 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1490539 epoch_slot_no: 139 block_no: 1490245 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1200 time: 2018-09-03 22:31:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x1efa20e3f0c39497912ef2f96005404e0b1106c66bc3fe842c4d13dcc3bb7aa1Block Operator
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