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 466249 Details
Epoch: 21 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 466284 epoch_slot_no: 12684 block_no: 466226 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2273 time: 2018-01-09 20:12:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xfcffb6e14d9bd6b40ee85693a1a0c5930f0a77c35b43a7f68eecf9539e4d0076Block Operator
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