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 480845 Details
Epoch: 22 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 480881 epoch_slot_no: 5681 block_no: 480821 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1704 time: 2018-01-13 05:18:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x133a99ac9118a6601524a42304a31ebbc1d72a6a0e3a9ab4a874da13e9ec946dBlock Operator
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