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 489171 Details
Epoch: 22 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 489207 epoch_slot_no: 14007 block_no: 489147 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 994 time: 2018-01-15 03:33:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x68e0e18bca9d3a70b82d7f5dda5bb1e3597d3961dd84f86d80d8ba0ba75fbf2dBlock Operator
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