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 463283 Details
Epoch: 21 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 463318 epoch_slot_no: 9718 block_no: 463260 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2822 time: 2018-01-09 03:44:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x7f3e73986d71bcf8019a4fa8ffbb988371bb4cb5f27f7d8d99ffabcc86f6b8c6Block Operator
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