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 1488319 Details
Epoch: 68 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1488542 epoch_slot_no: 19742 block_no: 1488249 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1108 time: 2018-09-03 11:25:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x27b4158ae8cd733be922de5cd037b522b347fe73f2b13f65d9baf9e1544d527eBlock Operator
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