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 489368 Details
Epoch: 22 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 489404 epoch_slot_no: 14204 block_no: 489344 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1343 time: 2018-01-15 04:39:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xffb739c534eb00e4db3b417cad3ed0efba344e13c62000ecaf822936985f1af5Block Operator
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