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 1488287 Details
Epoch: 68 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1488510 epoch_slot_no: 19710 block_no: 1488217 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1112 time: 2018-09-03 11:14:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xbcfdd66c350fae2e77c4d4fb0e2d5d0c2691ae6482f87cf696aa1926cec99a98Block Operator
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