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 475024 Details
Epoch: 21 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 475059 epoch_slot_no: 21459 block_no: 475001 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1743 time: 2018-01-11 20:57:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x5b3c45e30ac0130475b239a6dab0a192b6a08a071c00b3f7fd5395a3125b12d1Block Operator
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