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 471272 Details
Epoch: 21 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 471307 epoch_slot_no: 17707 block_no: 471249 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1747 time: 2018-01-11 00:07:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x593dfb5e3875fafb2a650a0e64bad6e00c1b507cbb7cd6713a6a4c94bb3c33b7Block Operator
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