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 472503 Details
Epoch: 21 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 472538 epoch_slot_no: 18938 block_no: 472480 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2096 time: 2018-01-11 06:57:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x9941d11a9b9145433c3ce6dd29a3b9ff2e3ba09cf2018537f88c100cd0b7b403Block Operator
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