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 2451444 Details
Epoch: 113 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2452832 epoch_slot_no: 12032 block_no: 2451329 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1388 time: 2019-04-14 16:35:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x1e3ba1f5c6bbe8443cce39a3f2e24eff92291f3f9f0f598f5db03201cfb4a224Block Operator
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