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 471132 Details
Epoch: 21 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 471167 epoch_slot_no: 17567 block_no: 471109 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2096 time: 2018-01-10 23:20:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xe1503e62b13d5e2f269a3ed9b1559e99011f05dc0f4f64ff8d2a88cd4ac60217Block Operator
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