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 468895 Details
Epoch: 21 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 468930 epoch_slot_no: 15330 block_no: 468872 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1708 time: 2018-01-10 10:54:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x1a327ea5cdf05b43090587f46f96e38cb2dc6de642ec4cb8c6dfeb71454b739aBlock Operator
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