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 470172 Details
Epoch: 21 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 470207 epoch_slot_no: 16607 block_no: 470149 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2057 time: 2018-01-10 18:00:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x03d47e7949fdbd7fbbb788fb4a5c5ffb6e95afed6c59bd660a5e381e7b934647Block Operator
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