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 459956 Details
Epoch: 21 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 459991 epoch_slot_no: 6391 block_no: 459933 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 990 time: 2018-01-08 09:15:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x2e0e8752d4351915c3f2ac8ceafe38de72a7f9aa29a9e2f4eda87068b4d6d3c2Block Operator
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