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 452643 Details
Epoch: 20 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 452677 epoch_slot_no: 20677 block_no: 452621 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1210 time: 2018-01-06 16:37:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x0fdb1e5a7a2d0013536a464bdf8079d7b81a586324541e574966167d4b005dc0Block Operator
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