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 463132 Details
Epoch: 21 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 463167 epoch_slot_no: 9567 block_no: 463109 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2097 time: 2018-01-09 02:53:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x8cf71f328723422bb3ea2563d565439cb461e2fef1431ddbd53f693e1d326f28Block Operator
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