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 473974 Details
Epoch: 21 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 474009 epoch_slot_no: 20409 block_no: 473951 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2096 time: 2018-01-11 15:07:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x97ae997fa54833311b12cb76e9d6a05e7ca1be7a366f41b8a43c0ac4b3d5ad3dBlock Operator
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