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 1480895 Details
Epoch: 68 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1481110 epoch_slot_no: 12310 block_no: 1480825 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1022 time: 2018-09-01 18:08:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x1e35f78e48a0ff8ae0ef478687ba4bc2ff3de78c6c98bd9569f76c5f1c74e53dBlock Operator
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