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 472342 Details
Epoch: 21 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 472377 epoch_slot_no: 18777 block_no: 472319 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2470 time: 2018-01-11 06:03:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xbb538ea34869ceec3ce38d28389a5338e8fa4d0fb86d2703a8af7d6ec37052c9Block Operator
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