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 450795 Details
Epoch: 20 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 450829 epoch_slot_no: 18829 block_no: 450773 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1029 time: 2018-01-06 06:21:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x574a0d5d5250e0e278d9c6a8148875a1b1199c1490653d2cc3ab26826b4fa72bBlock Operator
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