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 462545 Details
Epoch: 21 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 462580 epoch_slot_no: 8980 block_no: 462522 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2803 time: 2018-01-08 23:38:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x10f282128013f304451268fbab68989f4fb4e109942861677806e953c209e0dcBlock Operator
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