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 484436 Details
Epoch: 22 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 484472 epoch_slot_no: 9272 block_no: 484412 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2106 time: 2018-01-14 01:15:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xc7683c8b517ad80fbb0bdda3f8a417aa2f8535c7766bce340980749f5bacd392Block Operator
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