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 485496 Details
Epoch: 22 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 485532 epoch_slot_no: 10332 block_no: 485472 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2096 time: 2018-01-14 07:08:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x7890e03f49a3bd6edab312e5ecc7f0e9ccf6841b1cf6cfbe6f612d86a6ebc4a9Block Operator
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