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 473942 Details
Epoch: 21 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 473977 epoch_slot_no: 20377 block_no: 473919 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2449 time: 2018-01-11 14:57:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x8eb43cb6f5c31a0756c8ddae0f60437c84eb802fe68e0b124533b232b951e69dBlock Operator
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