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 488409 Details
Epoch: 22 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 488445 epoch_slot_no: 13245 block_no: 488385 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 994 time: 2018-01-14 23:19:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xa5b3c3f257785887f8cbb6a69aa74f66a6dd1bc930043ea21a60c0d94484eb37Block Operator
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