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 467897 Details
Epoch: 21 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 467932 epoch_slot_no: 14332 block_no: 467874 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2598 time: 2018-01-10 05:22:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x5960b71489e9848e1e6649d844885a1d4f6570726bdab274426d0ec92ad7fc33Block Operator
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