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 464001 Details
Epoch: 21 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 464036 epoch_slot_no: 10436 block_no: 463978 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1386 time: 2018-01-09 07:43:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xfd89eb64ab1fa465b36519b46b86f6e83862dce19ebfcfab63a11208303231f0Block Operator
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