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 457641 Details
Epoch: 21 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 457676 epoch_slot_no: 4076 block_no: 457618 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 914 time: 2018-01-07 20:23:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xfd22191a89745980379fd41dc44c4b475d85f44d6c225b984d4cd1e4843188c5Block Operator
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