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 484995 Details
Epoch: 22 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 485031 epoch_slot_no: 9831 block_no: 484971 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2104 time: 2018-01-14 04:21:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xcfa98071d57a5c8a4e4f5ae10e94ee44bc64588398cad9a88b177b54e4c543c5Block Operator
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