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 462402 Details
Epoch: 21 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 462437 epoch_slot_no: 8837 block_no: 462379 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1747 time: 2018-01-08 22:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x6811d95d4942e161369d0f8d844cbb8b360ed43d5d08ef0c9d13a1fa93b6b600Block Operator
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