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 487484 Details
Epoch: 22 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 487520 epoch_slot_no: 12320 block_no: 487460 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1029 time: 2018-01-14 18:11:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x610e1cd50084a86500b9006c8877a9d046bbe5c916cf3bc030ca32b13211332dBlock Operator
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