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 488386 Details
Epoch: 22 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 488422 epoch_slot_no: 13222 block_no: 488362 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1171 time: 2018-01-14 23:12:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x9f83949b129ca5ddda66a825c54f220694e9ee6638793c2ab60082bbc2160004Block Operator
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