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 484675 Details
Epoch: 22 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 484711 epoch_slot_no: 9511 block_no: 484651 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2100 time: 2018-01-14 02:35:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x6a97dd3591a3f3254df74ed9f376bf65ecace0fe7861f50b6dd7c5d57775fc01Block Operator
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