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 466105 Details
Epoch: 21 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 466140 epoch_slot_no: 12540 block_no: 466082 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2459 time: 2018-01-09 19:24:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xcd92f8bb7129a08e0dc8d4140f99e204df778d1129d8c35b1c3fe5d1e75719e7Block Operator
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