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 481457 Details
Epoch: 22 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 481493 epoch_slot_no: 6293 block_no: 481433 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1351 time: 2018-01-13 08:42:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x5c373aae7b383e4e8efcb4e4715eeed8f986456b739ad1b689ba845c08088471Block Operator
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