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 489736 Details
Epoch: 22 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 489772 epoch_slot_no: 14572 block_no: 489712 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2073 time: 2018-01-15 06:42:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x060b5747f55ebd31164039a181d46789c50cb04a00828e38efe0f8d4a2657d28Block Operator
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