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 464356 Details
Epoch: 21 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 464391 epoch_slot_no: 10791 block_no: 464333 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1386 time: 2018-01-09 09:41:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xe5935fd0b186b4b1ff9a56c005ee37f17305ceca4a030be80a0c342e867508c5Block Operator
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