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 478764 Details
Epoch: 22 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 478800 epoch_slot_no: 3600 block_no: 478740 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1385 time: 2018-01-12 17:44:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xb4f02aea1613b9ecb4269cb8278abc50f78813af5f6c3c3d3f50dac56e9c7fa5Block Operator
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