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 1481024 Details
Epoch: 68 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1481239 epoch_slot_no: 12439 block_no: 1480954 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2293 time: 2018-09-01 18:51:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x667e2664f5ab0cf9ef8a1f400a40576a8801d3820d56c81260e548ed54e428caBlock Operator
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