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 475283 Details
Epoch: 22 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 475317 epoch_slot_no: 117 block_no: 475259 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1023 time: 2018-01-11 22:23:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x5419727f6bf3cf696e75fd6348e1478620b9d5c284b97f9683f3d816a928e764Block Operator
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