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 475811 Details
Epoch: 22 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 475845 epoch_slot_no: 645 block_no: 475787 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1746 time: 2018-01-12 01:19:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xf14387c54f5b1f9444eb9810cbd5af98d7220e94475cb8d54834b6ad910f1b59Block Operator
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