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 454442 Details
Epoch: 21 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 454477 epoch_slot_no: 877 block_no: 454419 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1028 time: 2018-01-07 02:37:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xf84ac7dd59434cf7644b95a43f50e5fad62f4446d5a898208147db4142fb7f41Block Operator
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