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 481454 Details
Epoch: 22 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 481490 epoch_slot_no: 6290 block_no: 481430 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 990 time: 2018-01-13 08:41:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x5088ee81b0647d4ee098a0da6e5e914c01a9d1bcfa78c119f1b69440c86d11f8Block Operator
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