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 481812 Details
Epoch: 22 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 481848 epoch_slot_no: 6648 block_no: 481788 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2065 time: 2018-01-13 10:40:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x9a5297fa07d6f4878e4c2a5525b717bea2aa43abb3ff0141991f1a3ecf1daeb2Block Operator
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