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 463307 Details
Epoch: 21 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 463342 epoch_slot_no: 9742 block_no: 463284 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2097 time: 2018-01-09 03:52:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x723e0f809713238055cd3f918ff8c5f17b16e5bd8f16243047cb5b650ffeab36Block Operator
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