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 469403 Details
Epoch: 21 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 469438 epoch_slot_no: 15838 block_no: 469380 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1351 time: 2018-01-10 13:44:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x2077240f8876c27b7132335d6c6806df2996e0523bf31126ca16930d1b8ae39bBlock Operator
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