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 486713 Details
Epoch: 22 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 486749 epoch_slot_no: 11549 block_no: 486689 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2105 time: 2018-01-14 13:54:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x9d4196438a9bc284b9bbce8748ec0150acf37a880ff1d35f092da41feb5058e3Block Operator
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