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 455161 Details
Epoch: 21 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 455196 epoch_slot_no: 1596 block_no: 455138 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2276 time: 2018-01-07 06:36:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xe1238acd4bc8a9476f8ffe6cd4c1a087f43a812b3d5b5de7a056fd209598e108Block Operator
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