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 487810 Details
Epoch: 22 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 487846 epoch_slot_no: 12646 block_no: 487786 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2647 time: 2018-01-14 20:00:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x65267c6c86cabd3fdef96dc124c36501c48f963859254bebec621c4c6d1762d3Block Operator
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