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 489699 Details
Epoch: 22 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 489735 epoch_slot_no: 14535 block_no: 489675 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2073 time: 2018-01-15 06:29:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x789d0fd85e3b3dcdafbc2e4067fc902beca59b07beebd7f4518e746231603b9bBlock Operator
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