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 1480302 Details
Epoch: 68 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 1480517 epoch_slot_no: 11717 block_no: 1480232 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 7521 time: 2018-09-01 14:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x0a7c9813ab2c1b7261d5aecca47c3c22da8c5e085e7fa7d713b2de5aa300b1fbBlock Operator
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