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 476807 Details
Epoch: 22 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 476841 epoch_slot_no: 1641 block_no: 476783 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2099 time: 2018-01-12 06:51:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x40690c09cda531d26a176fa4b2001bb7bfd33d5e9a8e08d397972412d060c6f0Block Operator
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