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 479871 Details
Epoch: 22 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 479907 epoch_slot_no: 4707 block_no: 479847 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2061 time: 2018-01-12 23:53:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x1761be060ebd48492a442b392ba456c78a1924940b46f7c4ff9ebb64f804db23Block Operator
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