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 488106 Details
Epoch: 22 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 488142 epoch_slot_no: 12942 block_no: 488082 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1021 time: 2018-01-14 21:38:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x19c97db9b0c3db48632be3b702ea3b25aa6ef1e22e836995550e710dc403dceeBlock Operator
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