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 459806 Details
Epoch: 21 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 459841 epoch_slot_no: 6241 block_no: 459783 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 984 time: 2018-01-08 08:25:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x71f4cfd26b5011c558fddd3efa5ea93da06abf8658c51b49f1d0c96d64644d3fBlock Operator
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