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 476649 Details
Epoch: 22 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 476683 epoch_slot_no: 1483 block_no: 476625 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1028 time: 2018-01-12 05:59:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x2332b45af8b6653a3aaaac70cd41109eb60e736a439ac45a7dc0c4c81a44ebbdBlock Operator
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