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 453050 Details
Epoch: 20 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 453084 epoch_slot_no: 21084 block_no: 453028 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1390 time: 2018-01-06 18:52:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xe5882257131a30c691fc76d3ff355c00f835693fd5d91e41d88354a8d7714337Block Operator
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