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 453667 Details
Epoch: 21 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 453700 epoch_slot_no: 100 block_no: 453644 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1212 time: 2018-01-06 22:18:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xfad6402b9bc22d7f3ba452869d48532ad3888ea726c21d9d0b9ef819b7f2ee66Block Operator
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