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 1488871 Details
Epoch: 68 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 1489095 epoch_slot_no: 20295 block_no: 1488801 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1838 time: 2018-09-03 14:29:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xa41f6bf16290ab607da9f7b9d915d50b004d8dd23b915c3f90d3a241dfd6d6ebBlock Operator
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