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 471937 Details
Epoch: 21 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 471972 epoch_slot_no: 18372 block_no: 471914 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1386 time: 2018-01-11 03:48:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x7b5d021d2e96e28f203d1e0a532646e320417944a98aa37fcf3aeb1710512af6Block Operator
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