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 459801 Details
Epoch: 21 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 459836 epoch_slot_no: 6236 block_no: 459778 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 990 time: 2018-01-08 08:23:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xfa8c691cd8defbc85f2b5cd2dcc6950b58949cc47578f8c1ad9d2ad33d36bad8Block Operator
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