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 453706 Details
Epoch: 21 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 453739 epoch_slot_no: 139 block_no: 453683 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1384 time: 2018-01-06 22:31:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x547b4b7a6a08e25a72823c3dfcc70a69eca9231e1b029feeffe06b27f0801f64Block Operator
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