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 485041 Details
Epoch: 22 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 485077 epoch_slot_no: 9877 block_no: 485017 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1382 time: 2018-01-14 04:37:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x5b476c5270114e924016f560af6545e7a924cec305c94d65871b18342e7cc9f9Block Operator
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