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 491823 Details
Epoch: 22 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 491859 epoch_slot_no: 16659 block_no: 491799 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1351 time: 2018-01-15 18:17:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x8db51b702c7315f8c7f7733f1b1b81a997b3c245e694e1608620fd9641954af3Block Operator
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