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 467717 Details
Epoch: 21 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 467752 epoch_slot_no: 14152 block_no: 467694 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 994 time: 2018-01-10 04:22:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x9f828e2b175a00c3e5cd2dd51b438f1a6fc67a922603b1b81599bf356e8c75b8Block Operator
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