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 478750 Details
Epoch: 22 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 478786 epoch_slot_no: 3586 block_no: 478726 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2107 time: 2018-01-12 17:40:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x20f30823db7582f51cbd0dc53a6ec26869fd87bb8f001523924d179a56ca02ceBlock Operator
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