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 458257 Details
Epoch: 21 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 458292 epoch_slot_no: 4692 block_no: 458234 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1352 time: 2018-01-07 23:48:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x5da56d37a6cebfc76867f71a079f7f5f2dcf0861ff9e01a7ed46aaa82f2f3637Block Operator
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