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 477515 Details
Epoch: 22 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 477549 epoch_slot_no: 2349 block_no: 477491 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1389 time: 2018-01-12 10:47:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xb1bc70ef439f13fbde3b087b2045c361f3de4a91ae206d8f2ddc73a5b8766429Block Operator
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