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 472080 Details
Epoch: 21 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 472115 epoch_slot_no: 18515 block_no: 472057 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2108 time: 2018-01-11 04:36:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xfdd97ed363fdda4f09a156a869412028132e70de69a48c84bd6ee65121ebd058Block Operator
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