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 470396 Details
Epoch: 21 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 470431 epoch_slot_no: 16831 block_no: 470373 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2242 time: 2018-01-10 19:15:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xd2d3d628f30bf74b52a651876683031f36721cca37420ce0a1e403b7a754b8ddBlock Operator
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