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 484920 Details
Epoch: 22 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 484956 epoch_slot_no: 9756 block_no: 484896 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1739 time: 2018-01-14 03:56:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xa660c25789b309b7ca22e5cd29ed51334542b46b0a9fddea63ddb1235aa096dbBlock Operator
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