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 483184 Details
Epoch: 22 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 483220 epoch_slot_no: 8020 block_no: 483160 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2065 time: 2018-01-13 18:18:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xeef82960dc97be2c296994d84838bccd7aa9c5dc9d5e1ef806a047fc2835cf12Block Operator
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