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 450079 Details
Epoch: 20 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 450113 epoch_slot_no: 18113 block_no: 450057 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1021 time: 2018-01-06 02:22:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xce5aef944a30e7ea8e0d9d836ebc3fdfe1ccc7e2c3ad6d3c9b37c87fb19aa7d0Block Operator
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