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 456002 Details
Epoch: 21 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 456037 epoch_slot_no: 2437 block_no: 455979 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1385 time: 2018-01-07 11:17:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x97007b22c4b07dfdfcfa64afa9ba6a38d7c4aa06bb8f3f41de25a97adc189b56Block Operator
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