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 470843 Details
Epoch: 21 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 470878 epoch_slot_no: 17278 block_no: 470820 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1708 time: 2018-01-10 21:44:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x7d44ab4a69fc97f30921a267355d5f47e7fabfb5c150fc615e7a190ade9f5fc4Block Operator
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