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 485001 Details
Epoch: 22 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 485037 epoch_slot_no: 9837 block_no: 484977 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1916 time: 2018-01-14 04:23:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x7890e7314c877ecc51be6dfa5afd00aaed3582c2615f825f4a6de4188092269fBlock Operator
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