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 474245 Details
Epoch: 21 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 474280 epoch_slot_no: 20680 block_no: 474222 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2104 time: 2018-01-11 16:38:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xc742135813610de123056df76b81bc0287977b3b708ce51e0ecd13e5e3735252Block Operator
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