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 464318 Details
Epoch: 21 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 464353 epoch_slot_no: 10753 block_no: 464295 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2816 time: 2018-01-09 09:29:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x0eb4619272c87ff8cffbe2e672a2f035c4d581f09a1bf854a1ec3acd92f752e6Block Operator
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