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 468755 Details
Epoch: 21 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 468790 epoch_slot_no: 15190 block_no: 468732 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2850 time: 2018-01-10 10:08:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xa7d87a4c81eed8d55c51851bc838743b68678b080f6b61f357d5469203a1818dBlock Operator
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