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 1480286 Details
Epoch: 68 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1480501 epoch_slot_no: 11701 block_no: 1480216 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1469 time: 2018-09-01 14:45:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x28bc1fb1211ccebfd4d43dfbf944d8a9352147e37b3a4c7a2cc39681ae2371e4Block Operator
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