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 2451346 Details
Epoch: 113 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2452734 epoch_slot_no: 11934 block_no: 2451231 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1026 time: 2019-04-14 16:02:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x32f40f1f6ea5617c7cf16ddf6bb3c08ae5a6df0c460d350344847e64b94e2b81Block Operator
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