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 487284 Details
Epoch: 22 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 487320 epoch_slot_no: 12120 block_no: 487260 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2104 time: 2018-01-14 17:04:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x6281939ec73bd081b637660a1a2e524d663854315b8d47dc511eecbe9334fbebBlock Operator
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