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 473288 Details
Epoch: 21 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 473323 epoch_slot_no: 19723 block_no: 473265 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1025 time: 2018-01-11 11:19:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x7347e39657313d477b1f66b4ca09d9acd42f2d0eee25542fb64233b88a1b0162Block Operator
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