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 464326 Details
Epoch: 21 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 464361 epoch_slot_no: 10761 block_no: 464303 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2100 time: 2018-01-09 09:31:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x480278ca2c0fa1fc47680527db515ff5d356a3cc6bf197e75399d22e3328b7e1Block Operator
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