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 480254 Details
Epoch: 22 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 480290 epoch_slot_no: 5090 block_no: 480230 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 990 time: 2018-01-13 02:01:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x8538ca3f1c5b05db54e2029c67a2c75c655665f1bb7f5e5f23096fb09da84a63Block Operator
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