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 478429 Details
Epoch: 22 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 478465 epoch_slot_no: 3265 block_no: 478405 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2289 time: 2018-01-12 15:53:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xbb4323744fe96c013c34943d904087d6060d13b91034359eb219e2263e47589bBlock Operator
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