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 480530 Details
Epoch: 22 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 480566 epoch_slot_no: 5366 block_no: 480506 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1712 time: 2018-01-13 03:33:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xa3c294be2178523245906b5b66e7349c6f55144807f9f87deab8d1b0960cb72dBlock Operator
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