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 1481263 Details
Epoch: 68 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1481478 epoch_slot_no: 12678 block_no: 1481193 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1370 time: 2018-09-01 20:10:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xd5c3a581b57151cbc6d7a3c4c5a7e5394a9022d8bf3b1191363e4c84df8b986fBlock Operator
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