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 484237 Details
Epoch: 22 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 484273 epoch_slot_no: 9073 block_no: 484213 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1025 time: 2018-01-14 00:09:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x760cf852168a50c5c2dbbedac07b91fe78e8ac22327fe212d06551e5832af0d9Block Operator
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