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 484785 Details
Epoch: 22 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 484821 epoch_slot_no: 9621 block_no: 484761 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1386 time: 2018-01-14 03:11:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xfb2a4480c5d0abcc453c13a973eef1d7269fa57b77f8b8e086ddd9783aadf5adBlock Operator
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