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 481335 Details
Epoch: 22 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 481371 epoch_slot_no: 6171 block_no: 481311 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2059 time: 2018-01-13 08:01:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x17b9b76b12db4487ff9dcc9b8404eb3a6b2c405a7dd554b150bf1fbed64a3161Block Operator
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