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 464415 Details
Epoch: 21 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 464450 epoch_slot_no: 10850 block_no: 464392 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1739 time: 2018-01-09 10:01:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xe737b419ffe09d51a2816ace6a400e6c48d0eeffe1c344af0f376408f41e9fb2Block Operator
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