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 2451624 Details
Epoch: 113 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2453012 epoch_slot_no: 12212 block_no: 2451509 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1388 time: 2019-04-14 17:35:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xd42cfa159724197285c2642ee964dae20d0c2aa9a247c7061286f9b89ccb4566Block Operator
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