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 489893 Details
Epoch: 22 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 489929 epoch_slot_no: 14729 block_no: 489869 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1897 time: 2018-01-15 07:34:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x16c0518d686f6c994fc8a21adbed138336b3727e3ec141977d7e06ae348a4e83Block Operator
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