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 466002 Details
Epoch: 21 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 466037 epoch_slot_no: 12437 block_no: 465979 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2092 time: 2018-01-09 18:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x4f06749816d7221c3eb824c0ab9f221ed5a48df9f58e5bbd62af26a8c0fe32b0Block Operator
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