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 490243 Details
Epoch: 22 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 490279 epoch_slot_no: 15079 block_no: 490219 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2968 time: 2018-01-15 09:31:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x7ca60595822be3145c0d46c8a300ef67c71e01bb5cc90d99844c5ae9a867fa4dBlock Operator
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