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 472768 Details
Epoch: 21 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 472803 epoch_slot_no: 19203 block_no: 472745 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1743 time: 2018-01-11 08:25:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x48a6a25ca80597aa7b0003f6053db6c6500d96e3ec4b75136baf356375a66528Block Operator
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