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 485889 Details
Epoch: 22 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 485925 epoch_slot_no: 10725 block_no: 485865 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2457 time: 2018-01-14 09:19:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x9d012a6db016733991b382bcbd5fac384844d957fed3ca1ce931d9a42b1d9117Block Operator
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