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 478758 Details
Epoch: 22 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 478794 epoch_slot_no: 3594 block_no: 478734 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1028 time: 2018-01-12 17:42:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x989fea4a60b14c69f4c2cf8e5cd9d7c0c74d03664d8924523fe1e38b9df4fdb2Block Operator
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