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 482058 Details
Epoch: 22 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 482094 epoch_slot_no: 6894 block_no: 482034 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2426 time: 2018-01-13 12:02:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xc4b503d600b3046a9b5581b02323cd5001aa8b89440a628da099015b11a6b828Block Operator
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