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 455774 Details
Epoch: 21 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 455809 epoch_slot_no: 2209 block_no: 455751 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1385 time: 2018-01-07 10:01:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x0b0f1bab90cfab8b116bcfea3d84aa72dd3615ae57f2f5a01787e51e2d033763Block Operator
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