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 478007 Details
Epoch: 22 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 478043 epoch_slot_no: 2843 block_no: 477983 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1746 time: 2018-01-12 13:32:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x37e90c4a157706b78afcd8b942a00dd01b70643b09a1769f548b6d7c6330d52aBlock Operator
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