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 466380 Details
Epoch: 21 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 466415 epoch_slot_no: 12815 block_no: 466357 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2457 time: 2018-01-09 20:56:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x0cfd33ecd39c04556cdc80b82dbe760cb5502ca387f5f0d3c5cf789b93121659Block Operator
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