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 486834 Details
Epoch: 22 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 486870 epoch_slot_no: 11670 block_no: 486810 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1378 time: 2018-01-14 14:34:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x2f9d7e75d8747abe4a24dfcb8288ade0cf4cefecd134ae78c99fd2f8efd8ce98Block Operator
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