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 490108 Details
Epoch: 22 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 490144 epoch_slot_no: 14944 block_no: 490084 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1708 time: 2018-01-15 08:46:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x908052b2e1abbf6831a311ae5d1918b500a3cfed39d59ef6d94cf5716cc74984Block Operator
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