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 453649 Details
Epoch: 21 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 453682 epoch_slot_no: 82 block_no: 453626 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1122 time: 2018-01-06 22:12:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xb87c3b3d0ca6246547b696cc70a47b6c1804b7407ef1efe85155f66ea7be423fBlock Operator
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