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 490641 Details
Epoch: 22 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 490677 epoch_slot_no: 15477 block_no: 490617 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2057 time: 2018-01-15 11:43:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x493358f1c99152453df28d3c9510bff6466763cf9b52f2bad173885908dcd53fBlock Operator
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