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 463172 Details
Epoch: 21 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 463207 epoch_slot_no: 9607 block_no: 463149 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1739 time: 2018-01-09 03:07:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xe20b29db7bbdf476dd1bb34d5259e8d70921d1f215d1dc965c94c1f80512ddc5Block Operator
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