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 469015 Details
Epoch: 21 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 469050 epoch_slot_no: 15450 block_no: 468992 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1709 time: 2018-01-10 11:34:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x861c606764414d93ce17d9885fb4ec6201cfb37390895f0b60b021382150b0d1Block Operator
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