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 478740 Details
Epoch: 22 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 478776 epoch_slot_no: 3576 block_no: 478716 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2111 time: 2018-01-12 17:36:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xac1c5c30084f4cb5cd92873c5b3e3dcdbd734e89868092d95753e5721031c7b1Block Operator
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