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 483449 Details
Epoch: 22 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 483485 epoch_slot_no: 8285 block_no: 483425 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1704 time: 2018-01-13 19:46:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xc998a584cb4a3ae80009f8d3206f3a71a2746f59c4312c65a637874d36eecdb6Block Operator
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