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 465592 Details
Epoch: 21 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 465627 epoch_slot_no: 12027 block_no: 465569 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2104 time: 2018-01-09 16:33:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x5f20716502f12c4cd2fb0e7013b52e56633db4218476c7ececf04171f38b4e56Block Operator
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