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 475200 Details
Epoch: 22 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 475234 epoch_slot_no: 34 block_no: 475176 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2102 time: 2018-01-11 21:56:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x5f56ee7fcb35d2088a2d6e98e3d4b21811abab8a1387251108547f189a808ee2Block Operator
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