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 456267 Details
Epoch: 21 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 456302 epoch_slot_no: 2702 block_no: 456244 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1028 time: 2018-01-07 12:45:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xdc5f6893d1d06380347f707e55264f19c26986166e1c1a6581149bd2e88696d6Block Operator
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