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 2451231 Details
Epoch: 113 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2452619 epoch_slot_no: 11819 block_no: 2451116 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1350 time: 2019-04-14 15:24:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x67e3cb1094eddea1b7a633439bcb97fc66d52d1d8f78c1e74f03d04d256f8ba5Block Operator
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