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 460367 Details
Epoch: 21 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 460402 epoch_slot_no: 6802 block_no: 460344 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 990 time: 2018-01-08 11:32:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xd53b68eed53ba6c34510b957f110f06d5c6cce5f774b1d4a8ad6fbf4c8611ae1Block Operator
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