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 485172 Details
Epoch: 22 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 485208 epoch_slot_no: 10008 block_no: 485148 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1747 time: 2018-01-14 05:20:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x0f0ead1dcd3e64af88ecc7e2ffdbea94f4cfe5e604ddb059edd9d9349d0a815cBlock Operator
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