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 465915 Details
Epoch: 21 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 465950 epoch_slot_no: 12350 block_no: 465892 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1739 time: 2018-01-09 18:21:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xa1ad9fba6cb4cd8f3a0c71e4e5743cb1806a1395a99b79708bb7e3e019c4717aBlock Operator
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