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 485826 Details
Epoch: 22 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 485862 epoch_slot_no: 10662 block_no: 485802 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1743 time: 2018-01-14 08:58:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x9c4d53baaca1bf392f574e504c5ce46dfd4f05e810216c38b9bc267cc539c946Block Operator
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