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 465871 Details
Epoch: 21 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 465906 epoch_slot_no: 12306 block_no: 465848 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1739 time: 2018-01-09 18:06:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x6b4a362874f3b137ea88815a571c3fa89ad40457eede0986da8e6e66a3b54ad8Block Operator
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