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 466153 Details
Epoch: 21 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 466188 epoch_slot_no: 12588 block_no: 466130 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1739 time: 2018-01-09 19:40:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x127b4c5d7b3f23bcd2c2ce0a432c3217273301938b7f8454bf4d0967bd098d05Block Operator
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