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 464988 Details
Epoch: 21 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 465023 epoch_slot_no: 11423 block_no: 464965 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2100 time: 2018-01-09 13:12:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x42cb19c65cd0dd44c77951aa09de111e472cd7f1229aef4a2222d958df80f63bBlock Operator
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