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 458712 Details
Epoch: 21 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 458747 epoch_slot_no: 5147 block_no: 458689 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 986 time: 2018-01-08 02:20:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x3411c6eca0bef2ddbe87a9a3e2127af7148c323e59b408ca3c45394b1468c8b6Block Operator
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