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 486012 Details
Epoch: 22 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 486048 epoch_slot_no: 10848 block_no: 485988 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1025 time: 2018-01-14 10:00:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x52af0f99c5c13b2ca75deb795a64501a0c2ed24a04942b9a26c928c9d5795280Block Operator
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