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 455372 Details
Epoch: 21 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 455407 epoch_slot_no: 1807 block_no: 455349 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1024 time: 2018-01-07 07:47:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x714f6dddbd683c2fcc7a50d5962df2862ab59b67edb1b06ea39e3f430edf250cBlock Operator
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