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 1480652 Details
Epoch: 68 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1480867 epoch_slot_no: 12067 block_no: 1480582 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1891 time: 2018-09-01 16:47:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xd01497d772ef2d1a471dd0dd6618b66a76662f1383c7b71037c6056a8430cd2bBlock Operator
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