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 462605 Details
Epoch: 21 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 462640 epoch_slot_no: 9040 block_no: 462582 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2100 time: 2018-01-08 23:58:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x7011276b93d460359ccefa5463ab32baf2f58cc7c9bc70eacad11aa38790c9efBlock Operator
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