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 482939 Details
Epoch: 22 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 482975 epoch_slot_no: 7775 block_no: 482915 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 990 time: 2018-01-13 16:56:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xc526d2892f3f4c004e94012f0e17eb20409b0ece45c3c91f2c675ea33e292a0aBlock Operator
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