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 466440 Details
Epoch: 21 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 466475 epoch_slot_no: 12875 block_no: 466417 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2368 time: 2018-01-09 21:16:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x89c563eb63dc3ee3f7bb1cfb7daf9d8ef901084f9a06295c57765a66ff7937e0Block Operator
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