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 484146 Details
Epoch: 22 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 484182 epoch_slot_no: 8982 block_no: 484122 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1025 time: 2018-01-13 23:38:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xae383d475db03cf3fe08d5596074a88e9a26baf8da8fdde57d2705c25a326f92Block Operator
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