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 470041 Details
Epoch: 21 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 470076 epoch_slot_no: 16476 block_no: 470018 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2061 time: 2018-01-10 17:16:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xb99841a6cb70f2a46e5f01f37e4c121ec88512c2bad0947d504350b274e0bcd6Block Operator
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