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 489505 Details
Epoch: 22 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 489541 epoch_slot_no: 14341 block_no: 489481 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 990 time: 2018-01-15 05:25:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x45dc12e1e80225a6e9f141f92cf031e6bd3906025400b3d4957e077107d5735dBlock Operator
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