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 483993 Details
Epoch: 22 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 484029 epoch_slot_no: 8829 block_no: 483969 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1735 time: 2018-01-13 22:47:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x38c777a447cc3e4153066540fbf139e511266aec625ff2637d20a66dd7ddb184Block Operator
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