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 471888 Details
Epoch: 21 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 471923 epoch_slot_no: 18323 block_no: 471865 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2100 time: 2018-01-11 03:32:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x6753db193cb5e310680e88a70a67277d6d3ec96eb5750e1c2be06fd39d9ec895Block Operator
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