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 467739 Details
Epoch: 21 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 467774 epoch_slot_no: 14174 block_no: 467716 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 990 time: 2018-01-10 04:29:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x364701200940463cd6d31261fe44a59d0a4baf27bd58a0f9965d64dbf26dcb49Block Operator
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