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 474673 Details
Epoch: 21 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 474708 epoch_slot_no: 21108 block_no: 474650 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1739 time: 2018-01-11 19:00:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x551ae8a0cf654137d9a82180b3b92d17ecaa1bc236ed5ebf8f7097f4b791519fBlock Operator
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