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 473092 Details
Epoch: 21 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 473127 epoch_slot_no: 19527 block_no: 473069 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1382 time: 2018-01-11 10:13:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x7e207f4d9b10746297f6afde8e44e0d2aa0cf8915c608cedddba990c4e901f4eBlock Operator
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