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 488368 Details
Epoch: 22 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 488404 epoch_slot_no: 13204 block_no: 488344 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1351 time: 2018-01-14 23:06:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xbd2190a8939b1c69efc7b73957c11b708ad3cb917b992ac5ea68259ab51c35e5Block Operator
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