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 471143 Details
Epoch: 21 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 471178 epoch_slot_no: 17578 block_no: 471120 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1029 time: 2018-01-10 23:24:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xdee32836772fd6327622dc96092e01b40a75da1d157feda069ef39d3ce93efeaBlock Operator
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