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 450675 Details
Epoch: 20 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 450709 epoch_slot_no: 18709 block_no: 450653 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1653 time: 2018-01-06 05:41:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x106cda04c4740a00652873c069b20821ec7d4df095b2427681bfec4c16514396Block Operator
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