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 465397 Details
Epoch: 21 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 465432 epoch_slot_no: 11832 block_no: 465374 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1567 time: 2018-01-09 15:28:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x50422196299bdf40df7697ebfbf75b8491446cc58fde0883169313a4297ceb66Block Operator
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