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 453230 Details
Epoch: 20 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 453264 epoch_slot_no: 21264 block_no: 453208 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2463 time: 2018-01-06 19:52:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x852d515ec6001d44fd2842f0330e0b1a6ee38321ef724abd960a80f9e13cdcceBlock Operator
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