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 488266 Details
Epoch: 22 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 488302 epoch_slot_no: 13102 block_no: 488242 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1343 time: 2018-01-14 22:32:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xa3a2e20e8fa9d259542b7d82aa2b54fb0ec204e2333237ebf327c8b447d0fc5aBlock Operator
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