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 482762 Details
Epoch: 22 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 482798 epoch_slot_no: 7598 block_no: 482738 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2057 time: 2018-01-13 15:57:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x2995a0fa0eab46056fac3868a20c9ed4116f8e8d727e602164089faf07b1ccccBlock Operator
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