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 486468 Details
Epoch: 22 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 486504 epoch_slot_no: 11304 block_no: 486444 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1029 time: 2018-01-14 12:32:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x9ff15b58f2d7abc2df876b5356a5b044f7097e67ffd4afcae4be4adc2081a314Block Operator
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