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 490477 Details
Epoch: 22 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 490513 epoch_slot_no: 15313 block_no: 490453 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 994 time: 2018-01-15 10:49:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x9d143ce4b20badc11eaea13df99ddf2a07f9178b4330dc8659f04ae622ed61c4Block Operator
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