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 464849 Details
Epoch: 21 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 464884 epoch_slot_no: 11284 block_no: 464826 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2090 time: 2018-01-09 12:26:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x98de36b61d7eefb05e70bf52c4ac934c5b95bb42d6c241091416dbb235b46460Block Operator
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