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 464417 Details
Epoch: 21 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 464452 epoch_slot_no: 10852 block_no: 464394 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2461 time: 2018-01-09 10:02:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xe7fcb00eca87af5cb5348ad7d74935a0e1a6ebd3ebc81450ea3f6a9d63b4b735Block Operator
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