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 484330 Details
Epoch: 22 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 484366 epoch_slot_no: 9166 block_no: 484306 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2461 time: 2018-01-14 00:40:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x7e9fe57b6ce04751f2779d236da34c66434b035e99891f87a7f36852c8c4d141Block Operator
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