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 479634 Details
Epoch: 22 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 479670 epoch_slot_no: 4470 block_no: 479610 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1704 time: 2018-01-12 22:34:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x3a0f65085e0ffb069d7d1d4020c1edb96f620d88ddc081ec4ed3cb0cffcef1cfBlock Operator
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