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 472350 Details
Epoch: 21 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 472385 epoch_slot_no: 18785 block_no: 472327 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2098 time: 2018-01-11 06:06:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xecd57e46c4497e16d4912ff118dcbc9d7196068b5cd9b08ec13d37ab8ecaa552Block Operator
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