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 465140 Details
Epoch: 21 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 465175 epoch_slot_no: 11575 block_no: 465117 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1382 time: 2018-01-09 14:03:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x5bc132f3ca4f69728ea3febb00102bad1b0a25401e5008b3f1abe5da1f09d44eBlock Operator
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