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 481453 Details
Epoch: 22 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 481489 epoch_slot_no: 6289 block_no: 481429 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 990 time: 2018-01-13 08:41:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x8a3002b787548806a0754c584ea4511404f74a5b924b4c6b2e6722b105356b53Block Operator
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