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 459730 Details
Epoch: 21 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 459765 epoch_slot_no: 6165 block_no: 459707 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1175 time: 2018-01-08 07:59:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x676138e93b79bbe3327a756769f606179fa41c6ba3c6b546d6d5882f9b38b3ccBlock Operator
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