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 465021 Details
Epoch: 21 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 465056 epoch_slot_no: 11456 block_no: 464998 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1739 time: 2018-01-09 13:23:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x81a497f6151c585b4c8cdf89d805f263a69bf9803e8f8533d2fe81a420531c46Block Operator
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