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 476425 Details
Epoch: 22 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 476459 epoch_slot_no: 1259 block_no: 476401 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1209 time: 2018-01-12 04:44:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xf0ec1da051b0d766b52b417eada861899f3b72c85f320ff897c90b9dedab4c17Block Operator
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