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 482315 Details
Epoch: 22 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 482351 epoch_slot_no: 7151 block_no: 482291 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1708 time: 2018-01-13 13:28:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x55559df049bb34cffacccbaecf31d2bf57b1ad23c99a8f0d6f65c9c77e67abf3Block Operator
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