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 458224 Details
Epoch: 21 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 458259 epoch_slot_no: 4659 block_no: 458201 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 990 time: 2018-01-07 23:37:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xdcb8160f467045290897da0b3b6371e9ba837addd4e2cc7aa5d420b32d1ee535Block Operator
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