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 491197 Details
Epoch: 22 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 491233 epoch_slot_no: 16033 block_no: 491173 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1716 time: 2018-01-15 14:49:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x771698bf434cf6e7569d3b1838e640e4a98be82716602a97036634155e5c065aBlock Operator
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