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 489063 Details
Epoch: 22 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 489099 epoch_slot_no: 13899 block_no: 489039 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 990 time: 2018-01-15 02:57:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x20c458c96f6d8ca9631f161fce54fe8e6e1e14a12fabe863950401dd3e866f0bBlock Operator
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