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 458920 Details
Epoch: 21 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 458955 epoch_slot_no: 5355 block_no: 458897 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 990 time: 2018-01-08 03:29:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x065026640216021cf3a1add5c7f045b3630489b2b2bb178b5605d8e318238bb0Block Operator
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