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 460698 Details
Epoch: 21 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 460733 epoch_slot_no: 7133 block_no: 460675 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 990 time: 2018-01-08 13:22:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x19cea358a692d4ae014d6d333c2e13626c70bf60e1a887fed4de5a73fff44c33Block Operator
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