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 1488963 Details
Epoch: 68 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1489187 epoch_slot_no: 20387 block_no: 1488893 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1020 time: 2018-09-03 15:00:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x526ca51aac21c18a70ca8ed81b0ca9e8df90a5ea511c60f2c294c9be45e3a25dBlock Operator
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