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 1480416 Details
Epoch: 68 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1480631 epoch_slot_no: 11831 block_no: 1480346 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1391 time: 2018-09-01 15:28:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x9bbec9ad1e7e26005363120fd3e00e5e1eb45c2cd3433a2870e4534f7cf8bc03Block Operator
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