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 485956 Details
Epoch: 22 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 485992 epoch_slot_no: 10792 block_no: 485932 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1025 time: 2018-01-14 09:42:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x78cc29e7e9fcd8369a3b88e9a55076a0ac51a2a5c8f3df6d49872ee979da4ba4Block Operator
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