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 462536 Details
Epoch: 21 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 462571 epoch_slot_no: 8971 block_no: 462513 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1743 time: 2018-01-08 23:35:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x74188ea8c636bc3c3dd291f4bd30de18659f8e8cc90bc9e537ac0aca6a947b57Block Operator
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