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 2451195 Details
Epoch: 113 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2452583 epoch_slot_no: 11783 block_no: 2451080 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1945 time: 2019-04-14 15:12:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xf8c3c37cbdd63898e3e3d0628c3370b495f2c642ee6509a3b8827c14c601738fBlock Operator
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