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 483640 Details
Epoch: 22 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 483676 epoch_slot_no: 8476 block_no: 483616 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 990 time: 2018-01-13 20:50:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x8e8740be0106aaad991193d776e77d65fbdb2a1b018faf86eccbaa7a7d5c438eBlock Operator
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