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 462604 Details
Epoch: 21 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 462639 epoch_slot_no: 9039 block_no: 462581 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2277 time: 2018-01-08 23:57:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xb2fb384f704fc4f2b8a95b02136ce497e5a44d9ecdfe9761ab8ff04ca6526e4aBlock Operator
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