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 487163 Details
Epoch: 22 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 487199 epoch_slot_no: 11999 block_no: 487139 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2100 time: 2018-01-14 16:24:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x7ba8ff3c4fef279b731492e50bcdd32e6d63f424262af1d4a1d450c0b8590ccaBlock Operator
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