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 478657 Details
Epoch: 22 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 478693 epoch_slot_no: 3493 block_no: 478633 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2465 time: 2018-01-12 17:09:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xbfbcc614cba01332d73b669e17c2ab550b5d348d8b08d8caa5103b4e0058b2d9Block Operator
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