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 468425 Details
Epoch: 21 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 468460 epoch_slot_no: 14860 block_no: 468402 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1704 time: 2018-01-10 08:18:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x755687983a88167ce3449c7df19fc8643de79910efee431dcc0c02c375962b56Block Operator
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