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 465186 Details
Epoch: 21 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 465221 epoch_slot_no: 11621 block_no: 465163 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 3182 time: 2018-01-09 14:18:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x90fb2272f59e6775cd54e8ec63f472be9e02d28a9a8c6e8411c1ece0f4119884Block Operator
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