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 483066 Details
Epoch: 22 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 483102 epoch_slot_no: 7902 block_no: 483042 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1704 time: 2018-01-13 17:38:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x3e35f5c139d3d1694c20cd1c7db61b9e7325456b44b7ed810e840b93bb4ac8f4Block Operator
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