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 458825 Details
Epoch: 21 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 458860 epoch_slot_no: 5260 block_no: 458802 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 986 time: 2018-01-08 02:58:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x8ae0161705a20299578ce29ea146775456672b861f4c8d38a39cee82b6125c86Block Operator
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