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 471221 Details
Epoch: 21 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 471256 epoch_slot_no: 17656 block_no: 471198 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1386 time: 2018-01-10 23:50:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x9adb5a525387e4b04332d72104c6a2ec8b8dcd4e5a98dc0f6d24c37d64aaa2bbBlock Operator
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