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 483007 Details
Epoch: 22 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 483043 epoch_slot_no: 7843 block_no: 482983 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2767 time: 2018-01-13 17:19:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xa35f1e6aa7c847f95e215e6d8fed84240a1a67746926f2c60562186a40d02da8Block Operator
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