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 485633 Details
Epoch: 22 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 485669 epoch_slot_no: 10469 block_no: 485609 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1733 time: 2018-01-14 07:54:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x0a2480c31622bfa814df05509b0a095e89bf1bff5b2d42ca1902126c10a36cfeBlock Operator
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