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 467430 Details
Epoch: 21 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 467465 epoch_slot_no: 13865 block_no: 467407 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1704 time: 2018-01-10 02:46:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x82b0c3830aa8f0eeb17cde61d0e582481f46c6b7c397c11171c22733d9eb8d9cBlock Operator
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