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 487764 Details
Epoch: 22 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 487800 epoch_slot_no: 12600 block_no: 487740 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2104 time: 2018-01-14 19:44:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x4ee0934e86e598cdbb4f63d707555c579bb28bb7c8a1e6c0424489c3f1b5ce32Block Operator
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