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 470712 Details
Epoch: 21 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 470747 epoch_slot_no: 17147 block_no: 470689 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1975 time: 2018-01-10 21:00:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x400761dc8eb1927c7ab6b4e5f14a3968df7efa896e6dd031134b07a52d3e0d0aBlock Operator
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