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 473721 Details
Epoch: 21 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 473756 epoch_slot_no: 20156 block_no: 473698 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1021 time: 2018-01-11 13:43:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x81002b8f80198810b12ded1015e42f4ecb949ac97af9e6d29803541da9f48459Block Operator
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