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 460741 Details
Epoch: 21 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 460776 epoch_slot_no: 7176 block_no: 460718 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 988 time: 2018-01-08 13:36:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x7464514abf20999fcdb23830bbd337503ca6a48108931e3fa57b3d91bff508feBlock Operator
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