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 481000 Details
Epoch: 22 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 481036 epoch_slot_no: 5836 block_no: 480976 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2065 time: 2018-01-13 06:10:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x380b8f6d241fcb91c8d9eb41d413e8dce64a0575a73a1f24123556755f23143bBlock Operator
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