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 450749 Details
Epoch: 20 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 450783 epoch_slot_no: 18783 block_no: 450727 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1386 time: 2018-01-06 06:05:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x5fab5b9ed415ab72ac75b7fc3ee7cb7786fb6788ab675443f2ca7656cf21d00fBlock Operator
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