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 459322 Details
Epoch: 21 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 459357 epoch_slot_no: 5757 block_no: 459299 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 994 time: 2018-01-08 05:43:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x9d830e73ebda9ec9ea9f2fef65d13c99f6f3e39c88c33a9847a1ee3667c9b325Block Operator
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