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 1490450 Details
Epoch: 69 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1490673 epoch_slot_no: 273 block_no: 1490379 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1033 time: 2018-09-03 23:15:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xae176d6ae97db25576442d49efc8768b614e0f5079f5d6b24e986c69188afcdeBlock Operator
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