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 2451256 Details
Epoch: 113 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2452644 epoch_slot_no: 11844 block_no: 2451141 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 997 time: 2019-04-14 15:32:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x8dc6cff7557c1817cb104556db82ca130df93b80f1b7d1ee39aeef2e408e9967Block Operator
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