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 469974 Details
Epoch: 21 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 470009 epoch_slot_no: 16409 block_no: 469951 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1708 time: 2018-01-10 16:54:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x4721b2f8b817aff207e9cc7b18c87cd9bbc477e6effb6c0616b52473b1ebc738Block Operator
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