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 465634 Details
Epoch: 21 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 465669 epoch_slot_no: 12069 block_no: 465611 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2635 time: 2018-01-09 16:47:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x11a79cf15b5fdceb0b4f9c27f080bb167608be6ac5f2ddde9ff03102cda0bab2Block Operator
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