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 470633 Details
Epoch: 21 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 470668 epoch_slot_no: 17068 block_no: 470610 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1712 time: 2018-01-10 20:34:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x3924d70f3d883ddaa6d444e985608d5b3da8cd8ef9bae2a990f5d3f2bf14dbe4Block Operator
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