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 490707 Details
Epoch: 22 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 490743 epoch_slot_no: 15543 block_no: 490683 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1351 time: 2018-01-15 12:05:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x0068ef1802079abbeab97fe81b1dc13190e97ba87cb4125f6a1c8f742a87c339Block Operator
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