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 484378 Details
Epoch: 22 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 484414 epoch_slot_no: 9214 block_no: 484354 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2096 time: 2018-01-14 00:56:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x6e562a344545eb0e29afd05e00ffdfe8849fada56e8e76fc7fda436328445f23Block Operator
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