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 2451683 Details
Epoch: 113 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2453071 epoch_slot_no: 12271 block_no: 2451568 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2003 time: 2019-04-14 17:55:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x55035c2f4897b95980a6460d5d988d3c263cf441547d9cf3f6b4ed09649b73f7Block Operator
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