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 487372 Details
Epoch: 22 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 487408 epoch_slot_no: 12208 block_no: 487348 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1735 time: 2018-01-14 17:34:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x3fd35883a72033b63f397256ba65e17847c4f2c6ccbcf5f6be7413507632dd42Block Operator
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