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 490840 Details
Epoch: 22 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 490876 epoch_slot_no: 15676 block_no: 490816 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 990 time: 2018-01-15 12:50:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x4caa51e26e26b3f6a37f0f9e7daf7ea0bba911757a2db3955d5a438e84d6f936Block Operator
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