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 462470 Details
Epoch: 21 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 462505 epoch_slot_no: 8905 block_no: 462447 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2093 time: 2018-01-08 23:13:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x159466159078d86352d47fe596e0c40125de8f2536917c9e4e795334c1271757Block Operator
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