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 485637 Details
Epoch: 22 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 485673 epoch_slot_no: 10473 block_no: 485613 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1559 time: 2018-01-14 07:55:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x9c8fc0a3e1d87cddf16ae4b3084f09c9a1d8f5ea771993528d1c79cb12a626d7Block Operator
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