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 471405 Details
Epoch: 21 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 471440 epoch_slot_no: 17840 block_no: 471382 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1567 time: 2018-01-11 00:51:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x1a07cd787fc1191d1ad058827f29fc4192390fe0fe5c1925996e761c4cc275ebBlock Operator
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