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 477966 Details
Epoch: 22 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 478002 epoch_slot_no: 2802 block_no: 477942 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1746 time: 2018-01-12 13:18:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xa4b4bdb6c02865e7beb1813008c5d20e1e3aef214ac2e8c77117ec0e12888741Block Operator
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