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 453766 Details
Epoch: 21 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 453799 epoch_slot_no: 199 block_no: 453743 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1027 time: 2018-01-06 22:51:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xeb788229612aa3380a612471d840052ac2e3e3fc1d234e5cce472e05074b3975Block Operator
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