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 1480663 Details
Epoch: 68 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1480878 epoch_slot_no: 12078 block_no: 1480593 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 3641 time: 2018-09-01 16:50:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x0735ed517d60cbc51ffff9b5d274339d6c7336be4d4ebe10e5bf259921f35fcfBlock Operator
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