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 478861 Details
Epoch: 22 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 478897 epoch_slot_no: 3697 block_no: 478837 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2829 time: 2018-01-12 18:17:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xbb888068a74bd704f35a04795e6dc077b77f08148eea99489d2265d33799cc5fBlock Operator
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