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 491460 Details
Epoch: 22 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 491496 epoch_slot_no: 16296 block_no: 491436 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1708 time: 2018-01-15 16:16:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xf6b074fffb363f4f527831301b847f1c3186c1876df7d133c43255819dc73b8eBlock Operator
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