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 453383 Details
Epoch: 20 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 453417 epoch_slot_no: 21417 block_no: 453361 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1386 time: 2018-01-06 20:43:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x4aae8f9b9a7f7663ae52567b942b9e77425f2817a26503da95b45dc0c51ea490Block Operator
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