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 471753 Details
Epoch: 21 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 471788 epoch_slot_no: 18188 block_no: 471730 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1386 time: 2018-01-11 02:47:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x10cf42474879ec6ea583415c2ede5c639911873c3b6003ce973dd9a4ca8a4653Block Operator
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