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 464521 Details
Epoch: 21 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 464556 epoch_slot_no: 10956 block_no: 464498 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1386 time: 2018-01-09 10:36:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xb10f7fe735dafd04faef5c5eadf1c58b288bbfa086ad245c5fbb9f994613792bBlock Operator
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