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 450263 Details
Epoch: 20 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 450297 epoch_slot_no: 18297 block_no: 450241 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1025 time: 2018-01-06 03:23:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x673be9551678cce9c67442f9a6a6f23cd28822f9aa76aa494e10a6d6cf0f7583Block Operator
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