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 464157 Details
Epoch: 21 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 464192 epoch_slot_no: 10592 block_no: 464134 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1390 time: 2018-01-09 08:35:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x8aae6c1659841c780d591d6747f4785f8ed1483e967d497dccc1e1087e52b96bBlock Operator
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