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 480503 Details
Epoch: 22 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 480539 epoch_slot_no: 5339 block_no: 480479 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 986 time: 2018-01-13 03:24:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x6934490075250120c463b49c9b46a16264e0c8d351c95a9a3e0e8f91e3d50154Block Operator
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