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 2451058 Details
Epoch: 113 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2452446 epoch_slot_no: 11646 block_no: 2450943 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2692 time: 2019-04-14 14:26:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x0eece4a6b5aceab177c7d748774ff70c6541a9039d9c12c5173f40dd7e92a802Block Operator
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