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 479381 Details
Epoch: 22 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 479417 epoch_slot_no: 4217 block_no: 479357 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2111 time: 2018-01-12 21:10:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xa401a14582107188911262a7ca45a1a6854d3e8f365c7fa8b2f7fbc4c220b976Block Operator
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