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 2451157 Details
Epoch: 113 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2452545 epoch_slot_no: 11745 block_no: 2451042 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 8590 time: 2019-04-14 14:59:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x44ccf4cbd304fb3146b5d7ad6cdde642a58966b7d7f38fc3d8b42dbfbafcc86eBlock Operator
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