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 491600 Details
Epoch: 22 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 491636 epoch_slot_no: 16436 block_no: 491576 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1704 time: 2018-01-15 17:03:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x3e1bc1fcf140f1d7005891704dfb6bf45f4b9b0c321cc46c22ff9d6d00789d82Block Operator
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