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 454793 Details
Epoch: 21 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 454828 epoch_slot_no: 1228 block_no: 454770 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1738 time: 2018-01-07 04:34:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xe0096618d52c63c6743a932ecea8b5675a1e5b13808d5e12a70d6adc13914b85Block Operator
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