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 462546 Details
Epoch: 21 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 462581 epoch_slot_no: 8981 block_no: 462523 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1739 time: 2018-01-08 23:38:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x49b3056aecde438516fc5dd375f8fb188dd07a284f1f85f80d8688b853a12cc3Block Operator
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