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 481636 Details
Epoch: 22 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 481672 epoch_slot_no: 6472 block_no: 481612 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 990 time: 2018-01-13 09:42:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x16a273b98df40d8f93c3d5e476c80ca5b6c267ff49876b3dd051855877c51cb4Block Operator
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