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 465120 Details
Epoch: 21 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 465155 epoch_slot_no: 11555 block_no: 465097 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2461 time: 2018-01-09 13:56:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xe4a9b1dd277a51bdee988277c60facd51bd7b07e7c5c25b66209c71674970f4aBlock Operator
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