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 2451653 Details
Epoch: 113 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2453041 epoch_slot_no: 12241 block_no: 2451538 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2907 time: 2019-04-14 17:45:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xf1620f7c1d422a6ac929e74469e7c525f9d571dd4bbf973308f1e8490cf6ebd0Block Operator
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