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 479722 Details
Epoch: 22 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 479758 epoch_slot_no: 4558 block_no: 479698 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2422 time: 2018-01-12 23:04:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x8dce18829780889450e8bebc28053b0f2569a33a60c96ee5e5e8d50b83ea2d6eBlock Operator
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