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 478733 Details
Epoch: 22 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 478769 epoch_slot_no: 3569 block_no: 478709 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1385 time: 2018-01-12 17:34:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x7a2f49c69c287bcbdcae85c4adcad163d3123f5b5bfd3944e03e86a73ae3368dBlock Operator
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