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 463827 Details
Epoch: 21 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 463862 epoch_slot_no: 10262 block_no: 463804 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1386 time: 2018-01-09 06:45:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xd8adf1dc8d4c6341fe5a6509709368da6d4897a0fda8569549eb18a9855ce2b8Block Operator
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