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 488720 Details
Epoch: 22 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 488756 epoch_slot_no: 13556 block_no: 488696 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 990 time: 2018-01-15 01:03:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x2a8045c73af2e28569673601a74e9f36ded08b80633768936960451be158a6e0Block Operator
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