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 468214 Details
Epoch: 21 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 468249 epoch_slot_no: 14649 block_no: 468191 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1712 time: 2018-01-10 07:07:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xbeb64a8761021e662195aff8f6f59666bf1f53729349f19437e0280ac64cc94dBlock Operator
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