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 484584 Details
Epoch: 22 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 484620 epoch_slot_no: 9420 block_no: 484560 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2096 time: 2018-01-14 02:04:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x74e424a2ace658f7eba02b991a333af70e1ab1d8fd20d3b7bac6073afc5fab38Block Operator
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