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 483247 Details
Epoch: 22 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 483283 epoch_slot_no: 8083 block_no: 483223 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 3499 time: 2018-01-13 18:39:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x558268d7c0ed2b17745f87b36fc39c5d4216a510c3b8e88ba20c60e92ef91a9dBlock Operator
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