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 470672 Details
Epoch: 21 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 470707 epoch_slot_no: 17107 block_no: 470649 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 990 time: 2018-01-10 20:47:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x71df659e06e9cb94bc184fa7ea741f233f01f325ee8d4c34320c0b3b03c3e3d8Block Operator
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