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 481888 Details
Epoch: 22 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 481924 epoch_slot_no: 6724 block_no: 481864 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2073 time: 2018-01-13 11:06:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x83034f3687047c2aecd5b18a3fe59f908459a89a646d4b2502612231964e5851Block Operator
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