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 465708 Details
Epoch: 21 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 465743 epoch_slot_no: 12143 block_no: 465685 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 3001 time: 2018-01-09 17:12:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xaf1ab3799d4c428e9beded7deefa2e71805ed8b4421da939da204a0512cd6f52Block Operator
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