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 479745 Details
Epoch: 22 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 479781 epoch_slot_no: 4581 block_no: 479721 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1708 time: 2018-01-12 23:11:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x17347d5655b342f8132e643130ee408a70e384d0d4660b67b252bea65d4e4f20Block Operator
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