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 481790 Details
Epoch: 22 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 481826 epoch_slot_no: 6626 block_no: 481766 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2061 time: 2018-01-13 10:33:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xe633c7378bfe051c66f34eb0e65aa4706ba9c7e76edd35c111bf13ff2214faebBlock Operator
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