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 486874 Details
Epoch: 22 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 486910 epoch_slot_no: 11710 block_no: 486850 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1386 time: 2018-01-14 14:48:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x4f9c9c0e5b3c6b2aa4a9337088726e4b1aca0abbbe3bf65cb7a13e1e2602306eBlock Operator
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