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 457232 Details
Epoch: 21 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 457267 epoch_slot_no: 3667 block_no: 457209 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1209 time: 2018-01-07 18:07:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x73726d265d789b1467c19885f7c357f88b7e24b359e3e4a70657b0a3e94ea428Block Operator
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