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 477421 Details
Epoch: 22 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 477455 epoch_slot_no: 2255 block_no: 477397 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2099 time: 2018-01-12 10:16:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xde366109e50ce93387c6d1a7ec25ae4c80da2f49b6fd4c3a91b8a66e4ab0bba3Block Operator
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