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 469963 Details
Epoch: 21 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 469998 epoch_slot_no: 16398 block_no: 469940 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1520 time: 2018-01-10 16:50:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xae201e91bdd5504bb7fecd3a14a8235fd92852c71e3264488454d95d00370bf6Block Operator
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