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 466611 Details
Epoch: 21 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 466646 epoch_slot_no: 13046 block_no: 466588 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2336 time: 2018-01-09 22:13:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xb117c36fbadd35b9d38ef7ef4645306216173cb47bf8ab974209e19dd8aba7d2Block Operator
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