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 471971 Details
Epoch: 21 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 472006 epoch_slot_no: 18406 block_no: 471948 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1029 time: 2018-01-11 04:00:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x937e5504df6e1bcdd666191397bfa0a33ea4ae1ce3719c8278e5be9465d3aa75Block Operator
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