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 465740 Details
Epoch: 21 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 465775 epoch_slot_no: 12175 block_no: 465717 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2995 time: 2018-01-09 17:23:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x8e3d06d42f15747b87e411703d3c22e64bdb1a8643b6a7be515f9054fdfa93f8Block Operator
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