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 486704 Details
Epoch: 22 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 486740 epoch_slot_no: 11540 block_no: 486680 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 3352 time: 2018-01-14 13:51:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xdf58cd8b9bd1ae7df70751114da3e563a04cedb981c0fdebc06c72b150d798eaBlock Operator
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