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 489855 Details
Epoch: 22 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 489891 epoch_slot_no: 14691 block_no: 489831 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1708 time: 2018-01-15 07:21:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x96a1e49f33cb3fe2df2d09818b87a19b2ec58dff7093e2e10b49d8093839513eBlock Operator
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