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 466307 Details
Epoch: 21 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 466342 epoch_slot_no: 12742 block_no: 466284 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1374 time: 2018-01-09 20:32:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xc07e9201127ee77dffddbb1d4e29bf07c322cdd5e883e2e84dc8b452c11b2e49Block Operator
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