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 467084 Details
Epoch: 21 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 467119 epoch_slot_no: 13519 block_no: 467061 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1712 time: 2018-01-10 00:51:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xc178682b797d682ca54ff67224d8f1193096546e35d99e685ec1d798e8ac563aBlock Operator
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