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 486719 Details
Epoch: 22 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 486755 epoch_slot_no: 11555 block_no: 486695 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2826 time: 2018-01-14 13:56:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xa973485805964a87c7ec25813bca63e75c437880adb339ce349ca536cbf9b71bBlock Operator
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