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 461440 Details
Epoch: 21 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 461475 epoch_slot_no: 7875 block_no: 461417 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 986 time: 2018-01-08 17:29:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x63593e8312b2d70edb4d719fb9b90f4a0f8ee27692b43bf847092c2a83ba49ecBlock Operator
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