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 478760 Details
Epoch: 22 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 478796 epoch_slot_no: 3596 block_no: 478736 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1028 time: 2018-01-12 17:43:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x0e747ba6b58d191484004a7df6ef4d7a87302f3f5ddb8e6adfcdd53f79ee9c3eBlock Operator
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