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 472222 Details
Epoch: 21 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 472257 epoch_slot_no: 18657 block_no: 472199 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1386 time: 2018-01-11 05:23:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x0300f730450d9b6d162b3baaac0b723e9a2105da38fd49a4329aaae0e9cbe6a8Block Operator
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