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 466559 Details
Epoch: 21 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 466594 epoch_slot_no: 12994 block_no: 466536 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2242 time: 2018-01-09 21:56:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x1a6a84f4bef095eb7914a4b8ef4f78f43062b960e304ee0810ad92347eb61375Block Operator
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