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 475286 Details
Epoch: 22 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 475320 epoch_slot_no: 120 block_no: 475262 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1741 time: 2018-01-11 22:24:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xe268099f39c01fd6fb83188d2c2af29ecd47cd0a6235d666bc1894cd856ca9daBlock Operator
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