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 462669 Details
Epoch: 21 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 462704 epoch_slot_no: 9104 block_no: 462646 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2096 time: 2018-01-09 00:19:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x38d6cc363205a5001451bd783ada7d8ab02f6a35ce2dcaf02aaa5b28a4d329dcBlock Operator
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