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 455982 Details
Epoch: 21 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 456017 epoch_slot_no: 2417 block_no: 455959 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1381 time: 2018-01-07 11:10:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xa1450cf8c0ff9d3548d35221503da7efd98179331a6ceb9a523f8d7f000f9d7eBlock Operator
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