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 476252 Details
Epoch: 22 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 476286 epoch_slot_no: 1086 block_no: 476228 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1742 time: 2018-01-12 03:46:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xd843429ca23b526c37553c0ea4de0401c1335a4a15e656e2067c76ffd3413a69Block Operator
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