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 469657 Details
Epoch: 21 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 469692 epoch_slot_no: 16092 block_no: 469634 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 994 time: 2018-01-10 15:08:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xdbc41218aadced56e9fe8a8bda01f329f719eb36e7cc0245c659e6e61a113b46Block Operator
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