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 1481052 Details
Epoch: 68 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1481267 epoch_slot_no: 12467 block_no: 1480982 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1205 time: 2018-09-01 19:00:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x3dbd4d8cc1e14008a260587254183e6d99e0814fab92121fd3af6ba41de77dc6Block Operator
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