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 479213 Details
Epoch: 22 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 479249 epoch_slot_no: 4049 block_no: 479189 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2107 time: 2018-01-12 20:14:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xfebdbf8cf15c0d3ba709b75ec3b0c0e3d76be8bc67b61a0bd056c4eeabf91565Block Operator
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