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 466694 Details
Epoch: 21 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 466729 epoch_slot_no: 13129 block_no: 466671 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2255 time: 2018-01-09 22:41:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x142299ae7b1ab188ae7f68f153d900e56abe06ace027bebd422b654a4c67c18dBlock Operator
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