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 491683 Details
Epoch: 22 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 491719 epoch_slot_no: 16519 block_no: 491659 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1347 time: 2018-01-15 17:31:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x30b9d55855daca5734da5c3003ffe8bb3503e046ef9be3c13ee3b2e0bed5efc7Block Operator
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