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 461448 Details
Epoch: 21 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 461483 epoch_slot_no: 7883 block_no: 461425 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2076 time: 2018-01-08 17:32:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x4fc37dfdaacd6e4986ec59a6405c659a55a63eb10c0e5ae47b1b0c90b62a1666Block Operator
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