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 472405 Details
Epoch: 21 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 472440 epoch_slot_no: 18840 block_no: 472382 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1747 time: 2018-01-11 06:24:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x55dd7a6224cd3e10fec52be8bb3b33638ebc3b2d7fc296cfb4260d4f332998f6Block Operator
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