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 490289 Details
Epoch: 22 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 490325 epoch_slot_no: 15125 block_no: 490265 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 990 time: 2018-01-15 09:46:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xfd086353fdbee956529acc98d448dd9f967316ac5c131479cf2289b2bfd21196Block Operator
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