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 468979 Details
Epoch: 21 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 469014 epoch_slot_no: 15414 block_no: 468956 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2308 time: 2018-01-10 11:22:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x0bff1c040c4182d15054b5cf8542e2d80f8323b819c131a912aa5033f821dc8cBlock Operator
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