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 454173 Details
Epoch: 21 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 454208 epoch_slot_no: 608 block_no: 454150 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1739 time: 2018-01-07 01:07:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xbdecbdaa50a87cd0bca680c21d7d1574a46b428aab44a9679f13002ff6f82d42Block Operator
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