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 472782 Details
Epoch: 21 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 472817 epoch_slot_no: 19217 block_no: 472759 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1390 time: 2018-01-11 08:30:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x423004260d8d2128960ef0ef5053fe4eff5e205c418a25ecf3c8cae799ec5bceBlock Operator
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