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 490337 Details
Epoch: 22 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 490373 epoch_slot_no: 15173 block_no: 490313 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1712 time: 2018-01-15 10:02:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x295beb2c029a72e6a678444edce07d7dd56a7b411d8393c7aa9f7a2fc20e2c15Block Operator
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