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 1480841 Details
Epoch: 68 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1481056 epoch_slot_no: 12256 block_no: 1480771 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1842 time: 2018-09-01 17:50:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x2e2ca98f0fcbe116a4c29b313138f4895f9f01f70ff8a3b63a53358c97f8cb8bBlock Operator
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