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 482701 Details
Epoch: 22 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 482737 epoch_slot_no: 7537 block_no: 482677 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2069 time: 2018-01-13 15:37:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x275b81e3a374cadee502d64e239bd9d5fb3d8cb95068fa70eee476bef1f31a94Block Operator
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