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 451489 Details
Epoch: 20 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 451523 epoch_slot_no: 19523 block_no: 451467 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1386 time: 2018-01-06 10:12:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x7d345b8bfb9fd1cbeebf1d01e9b2cc810cd743cb27818cda194e3e976d4e36cfBlock Operator
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