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 462325 Details
Epoch: 21 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 462360 epoch_slot_no: 8760 block_no: 462302 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1029 time: 2018-01-08 22:24:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x4330053524fd714e6b01606abc53e20bde761fd4945d4aa4fee1ddb6199218b5Block Operator
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