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 486229 Details
Epoch: 22 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 486265 epoch_slot_no: 11065 block_no: 486205 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2104 time: 2018-01-14 11:13:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x8f00c88a1e627c8281af5a81a524a33a571da1df92553b2ae0e71bb7d922007dBlock Operator
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