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 490315 Details
Epoch: 22 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 490351 epoch_slot_no: 15151 block_no: 490291 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1704 time: 2018-01-15 09:55:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x2d03b70c16701b1095342b60dce1d68344c3575e70c45f7b3daa274f99bfffc5Block Operator
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