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 465157 Details
Epoch: 21 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 465192 epoch_slot_no: 11592 block_no: 465134 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1743 time: 2018-01-09 14:08:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xa4803ea92e364567a9bcc258928def0d8805c60b635d9584b349e0dd4845177aBlock Operator
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