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 478544 Details
Epoch: 22 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 478580 epoch_slot_no: 3380 block_no: 478520 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2657 time: 2018-01-12 16:31:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x657a995bfdc8a98c5bc832b169a58afe380385cef78a50d76a414465a3799620Block Operator
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