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 483238 Details
Epoch: 22 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 483274 epoch_slot_no: 8074 block_no: 483214 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2418 time: 2018-01-13 18:36:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x34d6c49d550edbfb9860ccd0875f83d1c3af6afd6beb8b871bab75ef0e6813f7Block Operator
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