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 465029 Details
Epoch: 21 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 465064 epoch_slot_no: 11464 block_no: 465006 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2454 time: 2018-01-09 13:26:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x7213f634d3847d0acdd00698c238dc03067bc7cda1accccd89e5befe200c6b21Block Operator
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