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 479094 Details
Epoch: 22 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 479130 epoch_slot_no: 3930 block_no: 479070 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1746 time: 2018-01-12 19:34:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x6d6fa2d4d10b5f74ae75272c3f900c9cea8c58d01ac0eb5814835678bb5b7916Block Operator
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