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 449519 Details
Epoch: 20 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 449553 epoch_slot_no: 17553 block_no: 449497 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1374 time: 2018-01-05 23:15:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x0da1a32a1c0a43c4f2428ce4bb65935c977221b19e6884beb1ca0ae4cc8497e7Block Operator
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