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 452664 Details
Epoch: 20 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 452698 epoch_slot_no: 20698 block_no: 452642 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1029 time: 2018-01-06 16:44:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xe9cfe1c7dee0f9059485a1af72569f19ee9dfec3ed296018a9100fbfdc5a6a13Block Operator
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