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 1480872 Details
Epoch: 68 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 1481087 epoch_slot_no: 12287 block_no: 1480802 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2639 time: 2018-09-01 18:00:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x0068d3e1d239cbedf1627c8ded290498e7030725d1224b293f27b36d6605ad7aBlock Operator
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