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 484501 Details
Epoch: 22 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 484537 epoch_slot_no: 9337 block_no: 484477 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1739 time: 2018-01-14 01:37:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x37eac1610017ac0c5579e38d3beb251ba6faca1e29ff4f0c90774c396566458aBlock Operator
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