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 487772 Details
Epoch: 22 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 487808 epoch_slot_no: 12608 block_no: 487748 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1739 time: 2018-01-14 19:47:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xd214117d34fad389e5d47f3b078d362cfd2b1936fddfad620edc5566d7da0da1Block Operator
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