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 483362 Details
Epoch: 22 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 483398 epoch_slot_no: 8198 block_no: 483338 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2061 time: 2018-01-13 19:17:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x85f1971f349b2ef5f2945d1e7e183a83ae290186670fb5c985b75ea5fcf30c2cBlock Operator
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