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 463860 Details
Epoch: 21 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 463895 epoch_slot_no: 10295 block_no: 463837 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1739 time: 2018-01-09 06:56:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xa62be79bbaa021c140997f5b05107d228f51d9c2bf8a5397019090f7c89cf247Block Operator
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