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 468101 Details
Epoch: 21 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 468136 epoch_slot_no: 14536 block_no: 468078 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2065 time: 2018-01-10 06:30:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xc827d2f969601c31a3738d6773f289b69927a07bc4259fab40ad8e6ac258a074Block Operator
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