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 466102 Details
Epoch: 21 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 466137 epoch_slot_no: 12537 block_no: 466079 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1390 time: 2018-01-09 19:23:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x85ec1c507c6a8286296ca2a1ffd2393cda381ea3c4b92171225253a76f3df36bBlock Operator
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