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 485069 Details
Epoch: 22 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 485105 epoch_slot_no: 9905 block_no: 485045 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1739 time: 2018-01-14 04:46:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x38369740cb5d09b619eb5fe7efde9ed7f27da83fa58bd0f692bf2a55df873aceBlock Operator
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