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 463667 Details
Epoch: 21 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 463702 epoch_slot_no: 10102 block_no: 463644 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 5182 time: 2018-01-09 05:52:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x3c1b0c6357c4decc1edb292e56019680cabc1615b767eca8963b6cc1b656623eBlock Operator
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