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 485213 Details
Epoch: 22 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 485249 epoch_slot_no: 10049 block_no: 485189 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2449 time: 2018-01-14 05:34:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xd7943a15271e0e19f3e7bf2b54fc8a1ca71b2c149c72398a4853aa342c4554edBlock Operator
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