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 465650 Details
Epoch: 21 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 465685 epoch_slot_no: 12085 block_no: 465627 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1386 time: 2018-01-09 16:53:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xa909f7f9693bd7c1e22d019cb6a84529c66cdb615a524826bb746ef7618bd421Block Operator
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