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 471042 Details
Epoch: 21 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 471077 epoch_slot_no: 17477 block_no: 471019 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1657 time: 2018-01-10 22:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x55fe75d24579acdc3258ff6f69c94ca5f176b877a441bf80a3eb13d56f60212fBlock Operator
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