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 466118 Details
Epoch: 21 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 466153 epoch_slot_no: 12553 block_no: 466095 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2100 time: 2018-01-09 19:29:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x03f18f313d2c19f932fcc828f2d7d5df5dbf35b386198ee2b4c006e567006a93Block Operator
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