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 462466 Details
Epoch: 21 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 462501 epoch_slot_no: 8901 block_no: 462443 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1743 time: 2018-01-08 23:11:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x32d47e1e86dcac9a26c4b21f945595abcda99a8896a7d0409500353e5a43ae1aBlock Operator
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