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 486604 Details
Epoch: 22 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 486640 epoch_slot_no: 11440 block_no: 486580 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1296 time: 2018-01-14 13:18:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x68576e812574779d34b65e9d45268533bcd92067b5bd01bd8ca05a95fea8e721Block Operator
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