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 484832 Details
Epoch: 22 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 484868 epoch_slot_no: 9668 block_no: 484808 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1378 time: 2018-01-14 03:27:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xa3f2c1090fb829799e5428e6d6f94d43c0c4b2e6fe3902dc7f7c0d9de71d70f2Block Operator
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