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 485428 Details
Epoch: 22 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 485464 epoch_slot_no: 10264 block_no: 485404 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2096 time: 2018-01-14 06:46:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xd89352918bf4ebec47b52912aab7362b8858a81cb5e1dfd370c6847cf72fb0acBlock Operator
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