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 1490401 Details
Epoch: 69 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1490624 epoch_slot_no: 224 block_no: 1490330 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1032 time: 2018-09-03 22:59:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x34c6f83b056c604706f8570a6e92258bfdf5e6cb716ae1be190c32911c120963Block Operator
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