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 491384 Details
Epoch: 22 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 491420 epoch_slot_no: 16220 block_no: 491360 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1704 time: 2018-01-15 15:51:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x5f2899ff2c1ee115e6ca1d83409864345346953650b7e0f4a16ca63e756c35bfBlock Operator
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