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 462405 Details
Epoch: 21 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 462440 epoch_slot_no: 8840 block_no: 462382 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2100 time: 2018-01-08 22:51:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xfcfda0c6b404b8809fcb508c8f55cb7e12b1c6376a2c1a58f2f5badfc4410231Block Operator
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