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 480281 Details
Epoch: 22 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 480317 epoch_slot_no: 5117 block_no: 480257 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 4957 time: 2018-01-13 02:10:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x162ca27b0e426894256b151385594ad855908496b4414f8b0577e26b6c88904bBlock Operator
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