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 1480079 Details
Epoch: 68 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1480294 epoch_slot_no: 11494 block_no: 1480009 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1211 time: 2018-09-01 13:36:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xc0e77db6a4adfbc2315d13e4d019fcba83cd7fd1b62896dcfb9ddfe18907107bBlock Operator
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