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 462835 Details
Epoch: 21 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 462870 epoch_slot_no: 9270 block_no: 462812 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1206 time: 2018-01-09 01:14:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xab4bff1dab7c91dd8909635fd732a62bed388334a2e9b3f1943eda65a2752f25Block Operator
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