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 472174 Details
Epoch: 21 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 472209 epoch_slot_no: 18609 block_no: 472151 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2108 time: 2018-01-11 05:07:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x05e89e3230be598eeb5a6d0f4760da0f323280b5c837a5ab856c47800e09b5d3Block Operator
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