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 451340 Details
Epoch: 20 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 451374 epoch_slot_no: 19374 block_no: 451318 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1740 time: 2018-01-06 09:22:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x6391d6e4ff251a1e34346c9afe3bbfe237f84f9db67bede6dd6ad54235aa29a2Block Operator
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