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 481540 Details
Epoch: 22 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 481576 epoch_slot_no: 6376 block_no: 481516 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 990 time: 2018-01-13 09:10:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xc2dd94d5a0d51bc5355b897e191ed5c4267314a5de5576ab2fe4bba184452a94Block Operator
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