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 475425 Details
Epoch: 22 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 475459 epoch_slot_no: 259 block_no: 475401 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1390 time: 2018-01-11 23:11:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xfa8a91d7f2ac533189a60d961802ef8ae887638d5bf8ed907c151d2958a115f9Block Operator
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