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 467356 Details
Epoch: 21 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 467391 epoch_slot_no: 13791 block_no: 467333 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 984 time: 2018-01-10 02:21:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x28ceabd80f642a6684054d5e11f91957f94a4b60c36355cfd1ce27a1e6d825ddBlock Operator
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