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 1486804 Details
Epoch: 68 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1487027 epoch_slot_no: 18227 block_no: 1486734 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1299 time: 2018-09-03 03:00:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x2fcc4d434d9d4de68542d6c054a67a116f6f98c4a63da16f2489629dc8a2067dBlock Operator
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