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 478237 Details
Epoch: 22 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 478273 epoch_slot_no: 3073 block_no: 478213 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1742 time: 2018-01-12 14:49:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xc8ac16b31e805f5c233b8ff2116ec69bc609e563527345f580083deedd0fe249Block Operator
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