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 473766 Details
Epoch: 21 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 473801 epoch_slot_no: 20201 block_no: 473743 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1739 time: 2018-01-11 13:58:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x22e2cbddc0b725274c78b98d47fa678bff0ec70da426daf3651625dfb0f612d9Block Operator
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