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 453993 Details
Epoch: 21 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 454026 epoch_slot_no: 426 block_no: 453970 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2103 time: 2018-01-07 00:06:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xd645161fe1649dc940e7a6da0fda6c83abd1c32499a2ffedab285d9fdc9cb050Block Operator
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