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 490190 Details
Epoch: 22 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 490226 epoch_slot_no: 15026 block_no: 490166 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2422 time: 2018-01-15 09:13:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x1a9265cec5032bb7fbf09682268bc1828f92e469dc1d1b8f1f562d0ebcbe79aeBlock Operator
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