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 479810 Details
Epoch: 22 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 479846 epoch_slot_no: 4646 block_no: 479786 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 990 time: 2018-01-12 23:33:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x502e410a0dbbdaf01630b958c75381e027ee790248d4cfb3001d5071c4486d16Block Operator
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