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 450516 Details
Epoch: 20 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 450550 epoch_slot_no: 18550 block_no: 450494 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1386 time: 2018-01-06 04:48:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x648bdf6bfda8fe5b8bad5711dc468bb76f544c6475b89c647a2d31468f04e728Block Operator
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