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 489489 Details
Epoch: 22 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 489525 epoch_slot_no: 14325 block_no: 489465 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 994 time: 2018-01-15 05:19:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x8d439d3bbf0b88a112e5d7c2397510a32fd4a550da03ee7f7d161d09f59a44c6Block Operator
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