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 464980 Details
Epoch: 21 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 465015 epoch_slot_no: 11415 block_no: 464957 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2465 time: 2018-01-09 13:09:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x40b5e248136b24a665e4aa16018a114eb60e9a77c847894ee848d270f8d1d4acBlock Operator
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