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 469576 Details
Epoch: 21 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 469611 epoch_slot_no: 16011 block_no: 469553 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 990 time: 2018-01-10 14:41:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xf300a436bf50b133825a7784274f0a3505bf6c27ab342a24da53dcf44bf86eebBlock Operator
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