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 478791 Details
Epoch: 22 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 478827 epoch_slot_no: 3627 block_no: 478767 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2111 time: 2018-01-12 17:53:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x9cb69013c0ed2d6bb69192775bca0dd757703e88b67e8f7ee6dc1e3a3e53f932Block Operator
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