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 487245 Details
Epoch: 22 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 487281 epoch_slot_no: 12081 block_no: 487221 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2096 time: 2018-01-14 16:51:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x7bdcd808a0864d4ad7952774b255389a8a7e500ab5b5eae2089502984f8683a0Block Operator
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