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 1490914 Details
Epoch: 69 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 1491137 epoch_slot_no: 737 block_no: 1490843 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 3454 time: 2018-09-04 01:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x1d0e99f5997c76cb894db628f560a90f91fb34c785b5fc51900af3af87f92c2aBlock Operator
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