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 459803 Details
Epoch: 21 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 459838 epoch_slot_no: 6238 block_no: 459780 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1893 time: 2018-01-08 08:24:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x042d24ad371a238d4535233b6d5e49a6c56d488029943e7b63bf9029a9ecd35dBlock Operator
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