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 491443 Details
Epoch: 22 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 491479 epoch_slot_no: 16279 block_no: 491419 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1712 time: 2018-01-15 16:11:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x0612c7dafaf2f9ffdc1fe399258fbb9d715a79a63b536ecdbe7c2d99d70865a8Block Operator
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