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 471991 Details
Epoch: 21 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 472026 epoch_slot_no: 18426 block_no: 471968 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2108 time: 2018-01-11 04:06:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x2b9119b33f6d734b667d6267ea90fb1ce87bf79a2d31d271100b6f0b28c002d2Block Operator
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