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 485214 Details
Epoch: 22 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 485250 epoch_slot_no: 10050 block_no: 485190 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1382 time: 2018-01-14 05:34:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xf931bee0f0d9b95e541c7d4569a12b0b24e2a4e615913f55af3e37ee94545c68Block Operator
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