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 472881 Details
Epoch: 21 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 472916 epoch_slot_no: 19316 block_no: 472858 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1210 time: 2018-01-11 09:03:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x4a55ba1d2f9803a90792479501c0b4684e0f9d3dfd2a74eaffcecbe3c848c59fBlock Operator
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