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 467732 Details
Epoch: 21 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 467767 epoch_slot_no: 14167 block_no: 467709 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2065 time: 2018-01-10 04:27:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xe7e63df33141f3377a3072549dd7f5804838673e75bc6e6a7e51e452b2108048Block Operator
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