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 458103 Details
Epoch: 21 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 458138 epoch_slot_no: 4538 block_no: 458080 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 990 time: 2018-01-07 22:57:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x31d8baa546118db238b04bc57be8149c3f4015453dbbe09cf1595dfb5eb362b5Block Operator
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