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 2451027 Details
Epoch: 113 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2452415 epoch_slot_no: 11615 block_no: 2450912 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1026 time: 2019-04-14 14:16:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x23208665dbd0ab19833345dc5a256d8c7f35bf80fcf180d77e5b24e179593ff2Block Operator
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