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 481738 Details
Epoch: 22 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 481774 epoch_slot_no: 6574 block_no: 481714 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 990 time: 2018-01-13 10:16:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x09518122eda444305300dda8eba43ede3132094ba89d2e6420b96935a0b72e48Block Operator
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