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 1481202 Details
Epoch: 68 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 1481417 epoch_slot_no: 12617 block_no: 1481132 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 4807 time: 2018-09-01 19:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x321ddf531d02ed119206fc729d1e1a65d2863f13e4fa0d0e7bfbf0d227036973Block Operator
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