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 486383 Details
Epoch: 22 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 486419 epoch_slot_no: 11219 block_no: 486359 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1029 time: 2018-01-14 12:04:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xcfc1c66dc6b1bdbc99b9f58a7b23347eeba22ab39c990b3b44cbafa42af83c9bBlock Operator
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