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 467573 Details
Epoch: 21 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 467608 epoch_slot_no: 14008 block_no: 467550 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2069 time: 2018-01-10 03:34:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x68bc27234405aced10cbeadae25540a31deda3885036aa3aa0bbdf2b3e6ccb2bBlock Operator
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