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 481897 Details
Epoch: 22 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 481933 epoch_slot_no: 6733 block_no: 481873 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 990 time: 2018-01-13 11:09:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x73af09f2ddfb69a6527aeb72b0a45cd2aac1cf1f96de6a624b11538d2737a2c7Block Operator
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