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 490175 Details
Epoch: 22 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 490211 epoch_slot_no: 15011 block_no: 490151 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1351 time: 2018-01-15 09:08:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xc5832519c6b2ea52ca29d8b0aff93850d5981b0fc0da4611de0f5f6a1fa8d470Block Operator
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