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 456516 Details
Epoch: 21 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 456551 epoch_slot_no: 2951 block_no: 456493 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1028 time: 2018-01-07 14:08:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x349245ecb9a3f42578a9a9294ab67800b151a744528327a5620ad85062d71168Block Operator
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