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 2451159 Details
Epoch: 113 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 2452547 epoch_slot_no: 11747 block_no: 2451044 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 4091 time: 2019-04-14 15:00:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xe4bbee5a96bb28e16d4e1eb66cbb5f72b19db663fd4e5aa8564c1f719fe1c0b9Block Operator
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