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 473998 Details
Epoch: 21 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 474033 epoch_slot_no: 20433 block_no: 473975 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1740 time: 2018-01-11 15:15:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x0e8a07dd36a30c884b17defee516d4cdcd164601615cd55eb4f9814bb024e559Block Operator
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