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 484467 Details
Epoch: 22 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 484503 epoch_slot_no: 9303 block_no: 484443 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1025 time: 2018-01-14 01:25:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xbe587d5f9b7ab41a9d907763e25ca67729af2d0e8ba2ef2033b95c165c31813eBlock Operator
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