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 455775 Details
Epoch: 21 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 455810 epoch_slot_no: 2210 block_no: 455752 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1378 time: 2018-01-07 10:01:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xa8ac4e65d250372c3ce39b7661e1ab6a7d70bf01223f6f57e6e35cda755abb3fBlock Operator
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