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 466410 Details
Epoch: 21 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 466445 epoch_slot_no: 12845 block_no: 466387 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1739 time: 2018-01-09 21:06:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x590289e362b9713e01b29112a31d5a206f5d82397537c1a7d118b6449eae916eBlock Operator
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