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 475603 Details
Epoch: 22 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 475637 epoch_slot_no: 437 block_no: 475579 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2273 time: 2018-01-12 00:10:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x0dc0562a79611f99c95d7c19a71113c524a222376e6aab9f6f1c86552bfa6c09Block Operator
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