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 478560 Details
Epoch: 22 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 478596 epoch_slot_no: 3396 block_no: 478536 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1389 time: 2018-01-12 16:36:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x8c7c4a07ff373441f89cfa27a8ea5d0d3b05fd5d78abbfb9917f7d28211137e1Block Operator
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