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 456255 Details
Epoch: 21 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 456290 epoch_slot_no: 2690 block_no: 456232 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1751 time: 2018-01-07 12:41:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x8b3783a9ab8655b47eb1c3ca8e012c9149b1c77b5f96cf615de6cc489021108aBlock Operator
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