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 488757 Details
Epoch: 22 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 488793 epoch_slot_no: 13593 block_no: 488733 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1351 time: 2018-01-15 01:15:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xf55ea07371608b97d0fcf7b9786717f29e80a30dbc74578f8c54d7028bb77563Block Operator
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