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 483944 Details
Epoch: 22 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 483980 epoch_slot_no: 8780 block_no: 483920 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1025 time: 2018-01-13 22:31:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x95296c7bd17a0a45f62e3055d88ae32104a9c7420e0d253d76ab1bb26ed16165Block Operator
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