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 481176 Details
Epoch: 22 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 481212 epoch_slot_no: 6012 block_no: 481152 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2065 time: 2018-01-13 07:08:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xa9f6c7f028a2a831ae56beacce26faa5e1b59818d59110152872c2b19f2a6501Block Operator
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