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 465856 Details
Epoch: 21 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 465891 epoch_slot_no: 12291 block_no: 465833 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1382 time: 2018-01-09 18:01:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xa19b62e9b9badad7796ece60c33220de666bffeb108bce3cbb4951e799dd1b2cBlock Operator
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