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 462692 Details
Epoch: 21 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 462727 epoch_slot_no: 9127 block_no: 462669 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2108 time: 2018-01-09 00:27:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x49751a5e8d1b9560385d784e82c64aef0cdd755203a285529eb1304b128dfcf4Block Operator
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