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 488272 Details
Epoch: 22 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 488308 epoch_slot_no: 13108 block_no: 488248 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1343 time: 2018-01-14 22:34:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x04fb872b804fa0657e4b305d41c9b4344d1337ff83523fcfd6a235048469edfdBlock Operator
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