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 472213 Details
Epoch: 21 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 472248 epoch_slot_no: 18648 block_no: 472190 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2460 time: 2018-01-11 05:20:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x154c8ef63fea6b690b83cc9153a0f0d52ec19253f9b023a3d3544a42600c77ccBlock Operator
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