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 465640 Details
Epoch: 21 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 465675 epoch_slot_no: 12075 block_no: 465617 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2104 time: 2018-01-09 16:49:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x948fc3491943be0e6a8e1d88d7bff7dd99dddf94372d61d8de145763e9e08bb6Block Operator
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