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 472569 Details
Epoch: 21 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 472604 epoch_slot_no: 19004 block_no: 472546 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1920 time: 2018-01-11 07:19:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x03dfd71d25241bc4032987e366cfdf72f06c18a320ab1cb2820346a3d7cf09adBlock Operator
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