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 474643 Details
Epoch: 21 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 474678 epoch_slot_no: 21078 block_no: 474620 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2451 time: 2018-01-11 18:50:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x29dc7a07b41395352ae84c4922706b1e38c4d17dabbad497c5d66d1d57b9d029Block Operator
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