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 455320 Details
Epoch: 21 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 455355 epoch_slot_no: 1755 block_no: 455297 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1570 time: 2018-01-07 07:29:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xfc7981de7e832ab9da659fb6512f91bec188c5a4b6c48612d3dc6d3cf9d77e75Block Operator
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