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 463208 Details
Epoch: 21 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 463243 epoch_slot_no: 9643 block_no: 463185 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2108 time: 2018-01-09 03:19:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x35673c98aa65cc8061ccefca3a460a24b1af5da017064c5c2cd7d03beaac4ad7Block Operator
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