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 484605 Details
Epoch: 22 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 484641 epoch_slot_no: 9441 block_no: 484581 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1743 time: 2018-01-14 02:11:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xf05562e099fe9c8566f5df08d0d4e2d288b9fb8e184d28ea0da53c6212752a1dBlock Operator
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