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 466241 Details
Epoch: 21 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 466276 epoch_slot_no: 12676 block_no: 466218 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1743 time: 2018-01-09 20:10:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x4a64c54376a80fa160710bc9299ff4b4d76f3b410fd2eade81eecac55866c2ceBlock Operator
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