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 465802 Details
Epoch: 21 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 465837 epoch_slot_no: 12237 block_no: 465779 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2104 time: 2018-01-09 17:43:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x3e356d5f8821e047edfc06e1fc267fd2977d9c77276a2c1413ca0f802a300b70Block Operator
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