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 477985 Details
Epoch: 22 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 478021 epoch_slot_no: 2821 block_no: 477961 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2107 time: 2018-01-12 13:25:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xaaf80b1876d1b9269d9b7f6d7f97846eb6a5816998b52059dc3bc99240c0639dBlock Operator
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