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 484982 Details
Epoch: 22 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 485018 epoch_slot_no: 9818 block_no: 484958 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1739 time: 2018-01-14 04:17:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x6586572f9edc2ed0535d238176e37dbf584c46915ebf194b56c4286f935ecb16Block Operator
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