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 30460 Details
Epoch: 1 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 30471 epoch_slot_no: 8871 block_no: 30457 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 909 time: 2017-09-30 23:01:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1a24d7be475544ec2966fa4d653b3041af4350fc184cc46d7f9050e03d10cdd3Block Operator
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