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 462573 Details
Epoch: 21 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 462608 epoch_slot_no: 9008 block_no: 462550 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2634 time: 2018-01-08 23:47:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x93a0888b6db1200415a0da9ed3df01728648291ba7738a5b8cddb9c86c3cd111Block Operator
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