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 475618 Details
Epoch: 22 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 475652 epoch_slot_no: 452 block_no: 475594 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1385 time: 2018-01-12 00:15:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xcc865e16a981cdb61d6c11740c292cb5ea17c7514436cd5f3a47902da8c70d4aBlock Operator
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