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 489950 Details
Epoch: 22 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 489986 epoch_slot_no: 14786 block_no: 489926 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2073 time: 2018-01-15 07:53:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x059bf22c12712386be8e0003a21988c9ac6d3c1a1e1b709a2beb24e0df8ec917Block Operator
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