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 486894 Details
Epoch: 22 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 486930 epoch_slot_no: 11730 block_no: 486870 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1924 time: 2018-01-14 14:54:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x96195e6beda1578a06388f160154f131cbfe52dba5e8e5671d0b5de7aa1d2151Block Operator
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