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 472180 Details
Epoch: 21 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 472215 epoch_slot_no: 18615 block_no: 472157 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2839 time: 2018-01-11 05:09:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x4062943718dea788ce0e152e9cc864b480d0c5f6902b9c84767cc6ce08bfbc43Block Operator
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