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 469896 Details
Epoch: 21 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 469931 epoch_slot_no: 16331 block_no: 469873 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2242 time: 2018-01-10 16:28:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xdf5e27f62813c5f630174a5a0e0406dcf8acaeadfac04b13a22deef88231766eBlock Operator
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