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 488673 Details
Epoch: 22 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 488709 epoch_slot_no: 13509 block_no: 488649 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 990 time: 2018-01-15 00:47:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x9eea0bc14bf6ac6487209f9e2c18d78da629ca360cdc802e445f4b5dec9fa6cfBlock Operator
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