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 480160 Details
Epoch: 22 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 480196 epoch_slot_no: 4996 block_no: 480136 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1712 time: 2018-01-13 01:30:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x94733e58858bb1f2ba6be50aec439bd03e06ad7d3def4272d6704fe4a13cf1b1Block Operator
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