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 2451226 Details
Epoch: 113 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2452614 epoch_slot_no: 11814 block_no: 2451111 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1983 time: 2019-04-14 15:22:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x0744e7ee94c3c5daae1a1faea58c59c3f86b1e0c8d451c4bee5fd7f70a76daa6Block Operator
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