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 478659 Details
Epoch: 22 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 478695 epoch_slot_no: 3495 block_no: 478635 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2103 time: 2018-01-12 17:09:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x3f052f6beedde972dd7674a7a08ee834e211b730ae4e563fd6879a6e2db9444fBlock Operator
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