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 459987 Details
Epoch: 21 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 460022 epoch_slot_no: 6422 block_no: 459964 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 990 time: 2018-01-08 09:25:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x7573ecd69d942b0e2a17ace20bb695aff16d421a57c1ae0e6d2b300626b28641Block Operator
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