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 466431 Details
Epoch: 21 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 466466 epoch_slot_no: 12866 block_no: 466408 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2100 time: 2018-01-09 21:13:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xcc5c87477b050bf0a755e8afe538cfbc585c98091edd9f19969961115c939515Block Operator
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