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 483425 Details
Epoch: 22 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 483461 epoch_slot_no: 8261 block_no: 483401 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2065 time: 2018-01-13 19:38:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xdebfe6b6a36dc8d583bc118f3ea36df4d7eda57893f4c7642465a6810bc0c297Block Operator
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