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 1481603 Details
Epoch: 68 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1481818 epoch_slot_no: 13018 block_no: 1481533 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 987 time: 2018-09-01 22:04:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x2d016917a503c2255ba847dfed9ff8ba4394e85f809e929af4f57ab4e2f6ad97Block Operator
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