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 467257 Details
Epoch: 21 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 467292 epoch_slot_no: 13692 block_no: 467234 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1704 time: 2018-01-10 01:48:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x49f547a7bc29c44e4ceb02a6658463783c150c293e10521b7b91908e6a69c7bbBlock Operator
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