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 491442 Details
Epoch: 22 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 491478 epoch_slot_no: 16278 block_no: 491418 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1704 time: 2018-01-15 16:10:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x349e03eefdfa8bd86b616b9159ebf2619bd2d5fc8f9ef59aa09b2da4bf145c32Block Operator
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