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 456372 Details
Epoch: 21 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 456407 epoch_slot_no: 2807 block_no: 456349 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 4801 time: 2018-01-07 13:20:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x4e45d1cb6d050a292ff5266d7a5dd320ca42396b9b323ce80a949457369fb97dBlock Operator
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