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 454080 Details
Epoch: 21 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 454113 epoch_slot_no: 513 block_no: 454057 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1028 time: 2018-01-07 00:35:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x9388ec31cc59df2153679d9ef9870ecefec609460b3127d6291b4d6334bf348fBlock Operator
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