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 489193 Details
Epoch: 22 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 489229 epoch_slot_no: 14029 block_no: 489169 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1708 time: 2018-01-15 03:41:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xd2fbbf6263c38ccefdacb137e4144e9b64c3de31bb015c027372f2415eb624f4Block Operator
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