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 491133 Details
Epoch: 22 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 491169 epoch_slot_no: 15969 block_no: 491109 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 986 time: 2018-01-15 14:27:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x25f46d65e5f2ffc8dcd72cd0ec0b4c23d6e8767a1bc6ce1b6d51359b5301dacaBlock Operator
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