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 465202 Details
Epoch: 21 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 465237 epoch_slot_no: 11637 block_no: 465179 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2632 time: 2018-01-09 14:23:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xdd242f3e8d17a9667887d81b69a204e6cd58e01d4183f8588f914d94c6fab097Block Operator
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