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 481339 Details
Epoch: 22 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 481375 epoch_slot_no: 6175 block_no: 481315 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1532 time: 2018-01-13 08:03:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xf2d92d3eb5622f2b95c520fff0b2e115bc32dd338f39cfd0596ef57e22a5c7e9Block Operator
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