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 478975 Details
Epoch: 22 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 479011 epoch_slot_no: 3811 block_no: 478951 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2099 time: 2018-01-12 18:55:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x8c012f46bb240d26b440b08123c6358ac2d4cf1674d0b496d11d4f84b6e530c1Block Operator
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