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 468323 Details
Epoch: 21 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 468358 epoch_slot_no: 14758 block_no: 468300 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 994 time: 2018-01-10 07:44:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x47d505d92a9a1944fae9c87c7ae9131bb1abd0f3c1ac7ed407c616a1c7f2ec93Block Operator
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