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 486807 Details
Epoch: 22 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 486843 epoch_slot_no: 11643 block_no: 486783 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1386 time: 2018-01-14 14:25:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xbbcb140ee2455a2a4ac6bac7c0048b59833de17d751a7e35406df4e83e1c4392Block Operator
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