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 488618 Details
Epoch: 22 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 488654 epoch_slot_no: 13454 block_no: 488594 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 990 time: 2018-01-15 00:29:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xf385e2892a34f718aa6880610d9d6a917bf2e785fe60b40f1bfd9c7645b44e0eBlock Operator
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