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 1480823 Details
Epoch: 68 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 1481038 epoch_slot_no: 12238 block_no: 1480753 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1834 time: 2018-09-01 17:44:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xe6e702580e430f7347132fd5ad7185053f37ebcb3e1d86d961d2c8898c5ccdd7Block Operator
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