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 455731 Details
Epoch: 21 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 455766 epoch_slot_no: 2166 block_no: 455708 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1385 time: 2018-01-07 09:46:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x8da285fdc09851d72078d572880f3ef2e7f5f63f8d5d03f5a24c0663d6e4ea8eBlock Operator
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