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 462400 Details
Epoch: 21 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 462435 epoch_slot_no: 8835 block_no: 462377 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2823 time: 2018-01-08 22:49:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xc69f6285eff27ff9b390f7b4e31635e4913807594086b347043295c8e4b0dab1Block Operator
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