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 490602 Details
Epoch: 22 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 490638 epoch_slot_no: 15438 block_no: 490578 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 990 time: 2018-01-15 11:30:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x7af038e278d5a42416535d08634ccccea2c3ed3cff76d54f9392f7186f4cfa53Block Operator
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