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 469861 Details
Epoch: 21 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 469896 epoch_slot_no: 16296 block_no: 469838 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 990 time: 2018-01-10 16:16:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xc0c8073d5f02b4bd1eaa7cd2cb7565ce5ba800da574a08fd275a5ed2f227cb50Block Operator
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