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 464279 Details
Epoch: 21 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 464314 epoch_slot_no: 10714 block_no: 464256 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1372 time: 2018-01-09 09:16:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x125b1a9e382af82706fde6e4c982ae90af49888c3835d1a8849f5ed69dbb226bBlock Operator
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