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 487198 Details
Epoch: 22 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 487234 epoch_slot_no: 12034 block_no: 487174 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1382 time: 2018-01-14 16:36:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xf089144f911d45683e736402843484a09358930e56fe7ee21307b6a3a5b629e5Block Operator
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