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 481296 Details
Epoch: 22 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 481332 epoch_slot_no: 6132 block_no: 481272 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2950 time: 2018-01-13 07:48:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x54582a28866232699d424d1571bd414ac8d7f233d6c4abf5bfab5e320e0f1a57Block Operator
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