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 467131 Details
Epoch: 21 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 467166 epoch_slot_no: 13566 block_no: 467108 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 994 time: 2018-01-10 01:06:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x7a3ff6e8fc1ee3221ee47bd966ed3d8ef2c8e3613f4eda9e1dc8c13a60b2941fBlock Operator
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