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 485617 Details
Epoch: 22 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 485653 epoch_slot_no: 10453 block_no: 485593 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1739 time: 2018-01-14 07:49:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xa6c3be02a2c472d9d68fb64f33a544890ef56cab14e6e8320eb92a85c78794e3Block Operator
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