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 482213 Details
Epoch: 22 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 482249 epoch_slot_no: 7049 block_no: 482189 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1704 time: 2018-01-13 12:54:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xd7d2f6d074470bc648cfab0aea773e2d00d9ed7c273deb1dea10fd4bb4899421Block Operator
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