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 482454 Details
Epoch: 22 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 482490 epoch_slot_no: 7290 block_no: 482430 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 994 time: 2018-01-13 14:14:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x3cef230c7690e9c08846a87a8fa10b6e7ecdac04dd6f34959769ccc19c715216Block Operator
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