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 466119 Details
Epoch: 21 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 466154 epoch_slot_no: 12554 block_no: 466096 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1743 time: 2018-01-09 19:29:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x9266c539432d5befc1d636b83e0f3616007aa27b36992a0907f905da548a7704Block Operator
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