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 454279 Details
Epoch: 21 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 454314 epoch_slot_no: 714 block_no: 454256 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1750 time: 2018-01-07 01:42:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x59f67ff26e1aeceeaf4e1b2eccc69d7bd52771b7c5f924c7c5284377aa797c41Block Operator
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