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 490533 Details
Epoch: 22 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 490569 epoch_slot_no: 15369 block_no: 490509 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1709 time: 2018-01-15 11:07:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x5e63b02bea83149cffb76aeb206064d86a21f9f1333ce97a564414eb5068e9f2Block Operator
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