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 45514 Details
Epoch: 2 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 45534 epoch_slot_no: 2334 block_no: 45510 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 912 time: 2017-10-04 10:42:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xda3210c7a53b913cc4f020a4fdbbe85f1382e14889135f0c874dd938357820efBlock Operator
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