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 454213 Details
Epoch: 21 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 454248 epoch_slot_no: 648 block_no: 454190 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1985 time: 2018-01-07 01:20:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x521f4f103a6a3da24487be1598029f5a6b75681d575277515416a351c384242bBlock Operator
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