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 471976 Details
Epoch: 21 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 472011 epoch_slot_no: 18411 block_no: 471953 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1029 time: 2018-01-11 04:01:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xd7637540e13d22b204fe6485af5715004fbb16f2d9f0921e5cc0ffe2ab8dba75Block Operator
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