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 482990 Details
Epoch: 22 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 483026 epoch_slot_no: 7826 block_no: 482966 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1351 time: 2018-01-13 17:13:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x4022d2571718b967c7fda45fba58d7367f299b9de3cff018cefcc17578a42ecdBlock Operator
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