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 467049 Details
Epoch: 21 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 467084 epoch_slot_no: 13484 block_no: 467026 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1532 time: 2018-01-10 00:39:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x550eff2b89daa4cc32744f4a4d3f5d43c9691a8feb0e5a276121d03c70b861c3Block Operator
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