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 463746 Details
Epoch: 21 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 463781 epoch_slot_no: 10181 block_no: 463723 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1025 time: 2018-01-09 06:18:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x6d34998dd608db123566fb0a7212342ec0d8e5e249b6fc15cebaf37f9490e850Block Operator
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