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 483175 Details
Epoch: 22 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 483211 epoch_slot_no: 8011 block_no: 483151 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2414 time: 2018-01-13 18:15:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x1ec979eddb42c35d74c5f478a6f57103300fd038d74ef1ba7b407670055b9df4Block Operator
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