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 477077 Details
Epoch: 22 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 477111 epoch_slot_no: 1911 block_no: 477053 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2103 time: 2018-01-12 08:21:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x67f3d85ba809818974e7fcf0d9c80581363c0c59c8e0ceee71591ce99e55b5c6Block Operator
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