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 479872 Details
Epoch: 22 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 479908 epoch_slot_no: 4708 block_no: 479848 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2057 time: 2018-01-12 23:54:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x02f592353f7a7397ecfc877d0404b3f4f5f0a811de0c5fa10feac7e60566fb0cBlock Operator
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