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 472076 Details
Epoch: 21 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 472111 epoch_slot_no: 18511 block_no: 472053 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1372 time: 2018-01-11 04:35:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x379532df2d3f9ebaabf338766bbe66fa453277d2a18b4a0a4b53c789980cb829Block Operator
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