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 471850 Details
Epoch: 21 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 471885 epoch_slot_no: 18285 block_no: 471827 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1021 time: 2018-01-11 03:19:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x7759922ecff64a27cb225c6e1777683276405d486926f4645b62b8e0ea4197deBlock Operator
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