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 1480376 Details
Epoch: 68 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 1480591 epoch_slot_no: 11791 block_no: 1480306 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2183 time: 2018-09-01 15:15:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xb58124f24ad4d2f50eede2088547c8d87c504e1c54d0ecc20de9755fefea5c20Block Operator
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