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 472735 Details
Epoch: 21 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 472770 epoch_slot_no: 19170 block_no: 472712 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1567 time: 2018-01-11 08:14:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xab23bd00bcc41d78eab086d681bbd607c9dbf4788bd7f7cb6a0d79e86f05fc15Block Operator
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