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 482731 Details
Epoch: 22 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 482767 epoch_slot_no: 7567 block_no: 482707 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1700 time: 2018-01-13 15:47:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x16e63d1879f88581bdf0a182a2b1ff6fc97c26fc47ea77a85a560e4d70fce011Block Operator
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