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 460627 Details
Epoch: 21 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 460662 epoch_slot_no: 7062 block_no: 460604 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1351 time: 2018-01-08 12:58:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x1b8cdfc1e890f92cfcb43add0c2b8e2146ede671f67b5bf3c9b2fbc969828856Block Operator
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