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 461363 Details
Epoch: 21 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 461398 epoch_slot_no: 7798 block_no: 461340 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 990 time: 2018-01-08 17:04:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x7f08192cc8d0c77cffe0cd9e75dc0db66a68c5a4c5f5ef67b45cfb1186d536c3Block Operator
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