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 470836 Details
Epoch: 21 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 470871 epoch_slot_no: 17271 block_no: 470813 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2061 time: 2018-01-10 21:41:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xa15bfab219256d43c5a69507dfdd97e8cc0f459e90f86aa4dcd1ac4051f11f2eBlock Operator
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