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 456307 Details
Epoch: 21 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 456342 epoch_slot_no: 2742 block_no: 456284 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2099 time: 2018-01-07 12:58:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xf0f460ef2b9d8a087c1918ef9e5b3d15e499c28c8c20db6b3be3dcf344eb8fb7Block Operator
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