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 473511 Details
Epoch: 21 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 473546 epoch_slot_no: 19946 block_no: 473488 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1739 time: 2018-01-11 12:33:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x40da93f95211eec9a855ff5494a96cd6ed0b834d89d0e4e740288026f675a82fBlock Operator
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