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 457749 Details
Epoch: 21 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 457784 epoch_slot_no: 4184 block_no: 457726 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1032 time: 2018-01-07 20:59:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x5c957ec8e0a590da20b934a2a1ad111408d012481055feccb5666e5a1a4c2a5dBlock Operator
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