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 488772 Details
Epoch: 22 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 488808 epoch_slot_no: 13608 block_no: 488748 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1710 time: 2018-01-15 01:20:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x0c306dd86550b19658fa370ea1d64559be5c177dac20e501e8bd015d70fc9e6aBlock Operator
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