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 450652 Details
Epoch: 20 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 450686 epoch_slot_no: 18686 block_no: 450630 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1556 time: 2018-01-06 05:33:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xad3306ee7aa69d2bffa794659c834e7c309a05063631e067eab84a6e8e5ea10bBlock Operator
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