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 465888 Details
Epoch: 21 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 465923 epoch_slot_no: 12323 block_no: 465865 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2457 time: 2018-01-09 18:12:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xbba50bc338a22523c2ed10edc7573a18703eff85dadebd29fdde24cb5c6bea43Block Operator
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