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 456181 Details
Epoch: 21 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 456216 epoch_slot_no: 2616 block_no: 456158 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1032 time: 2018-01-07 12:16:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x68b187449be5223801ea858fd5f0506dd0740c6fc21a4c4da34d6eb85bcd2db3Block Operator
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