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 476225 Details
Epoch: 22 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 476259 epoch_slot_no: 1059 block_no: 476201 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1385 time: 2018-01-12 03:37:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x849c4f8b5b259d9b17c15b7f5af0a3cccd65fca7ece24ab9f59eef528a2c3ca3Block Operator
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