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 481946 Details
Epoch: 22 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 481982 epoch_slot_no: 6782 block_no: 481922 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1879 time: 2018-01-13 11:25:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xef63e67134731cd1cb9085547042f9cf703c2e3ae17b90a1a7a8b59ca22e7373Block Operator
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