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 466277 Details
Epoch: 21 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 466312 epoch_slot_no: 12712 block_no: 466254 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1029 time: 2018-01-09 20:22:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xdee7dd382b2d2879ca129224eb9da55edac6cb7d6aa3eddedcc0341960e461a1Block Operator
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