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 482612 Details
Epoch: 22 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 482648 epoch_slot_no: 7448 block_no: 482588 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1712 time: 2018-01-13 15:07:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x3c1b128bc87ba0bd86eddf612b2b4e2b78f877b3ee51025eb58c4e4f96d07b9fBlock Operator
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