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 485288 Details
Epoch: 22 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 485324 epoch_slot_no: 10124 block_no: 485264 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2096 time: 2018-01-14 05:59:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xf5ecc5dd08fb84bc220cd9f63e0a1b4522f833187a41cf04fb2a8179f3b2322bBlock Operator
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