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 487415 Details
Epoch: 22 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 487451 epoch_slot_no: 12251 block_no: 487391 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1382 time: 2018-01-14 17:48:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x93d39ad7bbbffcbf1ffc8db95742c1ef15a0c1d3283a26b0c1b097471a4c1b82Block Operator
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