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 2451561 Details
Epoch: 113 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2452949 epoch_slot_no: 12149 block_no: 2451446 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2011 time: 2019-04-14 17:14:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xa3ee9e5f4b9a0afddf8d6b751e9019139caa782cf59d29beb4fc86128548b504Block Operator
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