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 471256 Details
Epoch: 21 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 471291 epoch_slot_no: 17691 block_no: 471233 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1743 time: 2018-01-11 00:01:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x270a390390ec13b376946adcbabe4a6463df27c086b995dbd282fcd7270ec264Block Operator
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