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 464524 Details
Epoch: 21 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 464559 epoch_slot_no: 10959 block_no: 464501 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2096 time: 2018-01-09 10:37:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x37e3d3e969b3103ef4bba53a7443636d298e8db03174fa461c7a14fd4adf818cBlock Operator
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