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 475797 Details
Epoch: 22 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 475831 epoch_slot_no: 631 block_no: 475773 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1385 time: 2018-01-12 01:15:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xd80d7f92e31fddcc8beed6756e01c7ad1c7cca71112a1546f697c305f5d7ee48Block Operator
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