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 468815 Details
Epoch: 21 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 468850 epoch_slot_no: 15250 block_no: 468792 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2073 time: 2018-01-10 10:28:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x71215b0ac489e366e4b26fe000f490c5e3a9d900d575f1a99a86c92ae44ce3e6Block Operator
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