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 455314 Details
Epoch: 21 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 455349 epoch_slot_no: 1749 block_no: 455291 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1271 time: 2018-01-07 07:27:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xdd724d396ba39cc03d295aac7b386603c716c64a0a4f175450b81b7ce0812b51Block Operator
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