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 452008 Details
Epoch: 20 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 452042 epoch_slot_no: 20042 block_no: 451986 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1029 time: 2018-01-06 13:05:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x18439b14d27effadc7ea420f34e1f1d65525e5f80a2402f88682b7132f4241f9Block Operator
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