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 482730 Details
Epoch: 22 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 482766 epoch_slot_no: 7566 block_no: 482706 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 994 time: 2018-01-13 15:46:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x7ad90f6ea838959b3ceb9415030e7c764490ffae5d92cfa1db51d4ba239b0b4aBlock Operator
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