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 483035 Details
Epoch: 22 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 483071 epoch_slot_no: 7871 block_no: 483011 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1704 time: 2018-01-13 17:28:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xda633afa8010bcda69f41e3439ae12cf17f3be64e4cdef11c7c9aa0251ab19f1Block Operator
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