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 488723 Details
Epoch: 22 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 488759 epoch_slot_no: 13559 block_no: 488699 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2426 time: 2018-01-15 01:04:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x2104d388d6918433922138e905b542f2a46382eea6ee98df42bb938e8f616489Block Operator
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