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 472324 Details
Epoch: 21 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 472359 epoch_slot_no: 18759 block_no: 472301 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1568 time: 2018-01-11 05:57:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x09226a7781bdafeef44e54a59b7707d25b477388fd9ee226f3c0edd8379aa52aBlock Operator
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