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 483600 Details
Epoch: 22 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 483636 epoch_slot_no: 8436 block_no: 483576 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2953 time: 2018-01-13 20:36:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xa6d440053a72d9c0e302f9184c55b4695b67314011f6fb6f366e38e538b8f3f9Block Operator
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