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 486898 Details
Epoch: 22 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 486934 epoch_slot_no: 11734 block_no: 486874 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1739 time: 2018-01-14 14:56:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xc84acbd14a4d77fcecdaf2023ea8e8acc7bfe6c4ea6796aa96df475c2dd8e7f0Block Operator
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