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 465383 Details
Epoch: 21 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 465418 epoch_slot_no: 11818 block_no: 465360 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2089 time: 2018-01-09 15:24:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xa9ad418a268eb8aaac6ce34cc078c69b388cdc487890b05086e0a0e83df2a4eaBlock Operator
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