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 471181 Details
Epoch: 21 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 471216 epoch_slot_no: 17616 block_no: 471158 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1740 time: 2018-01-10 23:36:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xf676c1cc4afe3e37011d5038c0a1318256e8afa3d21fbd3a4230242e9fa61284Block Operator
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