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 462492 Details
Epoch: 21 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 462527 epoch_slot_no: 8927 block_no: 462469 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2100 time: 2018-01-08 23:20:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x8b4c0ae6f077c07f98e363c2e1ef887fe1a644bf9571a5d5f78401ee46dcdc67Block Operator
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