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 1480626 Details
Epoch: 68 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 1480841 epoch_slot_no: 12041 block_no: 1480556 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2113 time: 2018-09-01 16:38:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x9cd3fd4c594ab53e08c899b774570ec3de4c57c85d6342c0c30922bb1dc0502eBlock Operator
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