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 468240 Details
Epoch: 21 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 468275 epoch_slot_no: 14675 block_no: 468217 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1704 time: 2018-01-10 07:16:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xddb8d8843fb8efa33e0c94f3e94fa20ae418a784bc34f05e112cc8ad5f8a08b3Block Operator
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