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 1480121 Details
Epoch: 68 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1480336 epoch_slot_no: 11536 block_no: 1480051 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1931 time: 2018-09-01 13:50:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x9656182b8c6833e043fc102ea9f8a06f1ac079b96687d965e4bba89664910972Block Operator
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