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 490899 Details
Epoch: 22 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 490935 epoch_slot_no: 15735 block_no: 490875 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1708 time: 2018-01-15 13:09:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xcab9c8ecc7989e0f1ce208782f8f324f509d39b9d1e9b8327a4475974d20b43bBlock Operator
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