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 482891 Details
Epoch: 22 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 482927 epoch_slot_no: 7727 block_no: 482867 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 990 time: 2018-01-13 16:40:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xd98faceecf468f450280891be21adb98cf0a1d49f8c5f191d0b8c35e96ee0183Block Operator
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