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 462643 Details
Epoch: 21 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 462678 epoch_slot_no: 9078 block_no: 462620 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2100 time: 2018-01-09 00:10:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x5b8626426d4632bc901688354833c17e4c1ba73333e67699517da21f72d7b6a1Block Operator
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