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 464419 Details
Epoch: 21 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 464454 epoch_slot_no: 10854 block_no: 464396 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1382 time: 2018-01-09 10:02:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xdcb70f129e4a65e471ecd2cefaaba7e58e7c3cb94e1f2e45a64e84bdfbd0267eBlock Operator
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