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 481591 Details
Epoch: 22 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 481627 epoch_slot_no: 6427 block_no: 481567 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1347 time: 2018-01-13 09:27:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x5727bf1da7b90b49be30fa6e7550848c35fb4c0bfd179226eaf11a76cda3a2caBlock Operator
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