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 479259 Details
Epoch: 22 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 479295 epoch_slot_no: 4095 block_no: 479235 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1746 time: 2018-01-12 20:29:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x2ed0132728ee3b1f4ec42def984c03a442418584063a73c84bbd8a4d34ce55b0Block Operator
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