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 453785 Details
Epoch: 21 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 453818 epoch_slot_no: 218 block_no: 453762 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1027 time: 2018-01-06 22:57:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x09598e07d283fb80ed713d560509486f9e13781c73311a36f7422929ce280cb5Block Operator
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