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 464672 Details
Epoch: 21 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 464707 epoch_slot_no: 11107 block_no: 464649 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2094 time: 2018-01-09 11:27:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x359373d893111b8096511b2999787843159611ad2b8d0f2312841f1450fe6f01Block Operator
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