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 477997 Details
Epoch: 22 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 478033 epoch_slot_no: 2833 block_no: 477973 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1393 time: 2018-01-12 13:29:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x381ad7c2de1a31ff6dc7bc7c5c6d04b9a23f1f30f882faadbd1f5542d525def2Block Operator
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