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 466198 Details
Epoch: 21 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 466233 epoch_slot_no: 12633 block_no: 466175 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1378 time: 2018-01-09 19:55:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x9b81dbee31c8d009f2f6d777d9370e712f665166bfea87b4064f1c2079a318b0Block Operator
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