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 464479 Details
Epoch: 21 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 464514 epoch_slot_no: 10914 block_no: 464456 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2453 time: 2018-01-09 10:22:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x9c8b58bae66a0201aa207de6bdc9cf9b6e693b401289fd91accd24c0a96057baBlock Operator
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