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 454656 Details
Epoch: 21 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 454691 epoch_slot_no: 1091 block_no: 454633 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1385 time: 2018-01-07 03:48:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xa6b5b0ea231b920698ed4938b7b6d4fd98e5143c437b98918e69f8c77a780189Block Operator
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