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 459768 Details
Epoch: 21 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 459803 epoch_slot_no: 6203 block_no: 459745 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 990 time: 2018-01-08 08:12:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xa0a75797d0907193c5faaa3c30b9f46c9d2cd8f8b0b28a4baa7ec4f1115ccddeBlock Operator
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