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 2451236 Details
Epoch: 113 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2452624 epoch_slot_no: 11824 block_no: 2451121 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1026 time: 2019-04-14 15:26:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x29360f0a7ae28bb2e4e962b6a7ea06fe1a9c0897b0c790b1ff3419bf942a8fd4Block Operator
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