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 1490403 Details
Epoch: 69 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1490626 epoch_slot_no: 226 block_no: 1490332 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1026 time: 2018-09-03 23:00:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xe4e80a75bb63c0c290f300aa2bd4eb863335f22841324723e6be53836eaaf0fdBlock Operator
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