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 478331 Details
Epoch: 22 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 478367 epoch_slot_no: 3167 block_no: 478307 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1742 time: 2018-01-12 15:20:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x626b991ea8cb1b9083649146088f9a2c9402b80f1d78bcde2e5aac99fc9c2545Block Operator
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