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 467173 Details
Epoch: 21 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 467208 epoch_slot_no: 13608 block_no: 467150 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1594 time: 2018-01-10 01:20:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x7283888aa1f4fdac68113eaa5a337c58e69bc7135c749fdafe9beb9da072b21dBlock Operator
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