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 2451496 Details
Epoch: 113 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2452884 epoch_slot_no: 12084 block_no: 2451381 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1125 time: 2019-04-14 16:52:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xc7c1d8e5c98ea72b09f30073b18b9db6d5a5a8c5d1194c1702879347683151b8Block Operator
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