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 490576 Details
Epoch: 22 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 490612 epoch_slot_no: 15412 block_no: 490552 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2061 time: 2018-01-15 11:22:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xb343ca8414a0a43d3d5ab49023dfb4d38d163eaffd6b0f0ab9fbbd75c6c489e2Block Operator
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