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 491307 Details
Epoch: 22 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 491343 epoch_slot_no: 16143 block_no: 491283 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1708 time: 2018-01-15 15:25:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x86db4e77492807278cd569f9401125462afb7b265c99c8b797aa0c2e9ae2b22cBlock Operator
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