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 478999 Details
Epoch: 22 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 479035 epoch_slot_no: 3835 block_no: 478975 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1746 time: 2018-01-12 19:03:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xf6480b714b27e14ff5c92b15a6c67380aa65ec9287dc49122d57be0ddfca59f3Block Operator
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