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 464897 Details
Epoch: 21 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 464932 epoch_slot_no: 11332 block_no: 464874 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2277 time: 2018-01-09 12:42:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x350c12215b1d1cc714cb08906c7f6034855df487e34663c9db0996761a3b800fBlock Operator
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