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 457357 Details
Epoch: 21 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 457392 epoch_slot_no: 3792 block_no: 457334 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1566 time: 2018-01-07 18:48:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xd1e112000b2b8da35907d7c91b5e445fac8f57179b7f579e76b498eb5ecff7ccBlock Operator
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