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 483493 Details
Epoch: 22 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 483529 epoch_slot_no: 8329 block_no: 483469 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1341 time: 2018-01-13 20:01:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xac22454da4df02a2951f945a48d0efa207ef19f1312e0eb230270ce3a3f2b5c7Block Operator
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