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 478006 Details
Epoch: 22 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 478042 epoch_slot_no: 2842 block_no: 477982 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1742 time: 2018-01-12 13:32:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x3c0e997253080d3a97da9ee7bdea1ec2676df89be2d8c23cd7379be4b394685fBlock Operator
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