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 2451714 Details
Epoch: 113 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2453102 epoch_slot_no: 12302 block_no: 2451599 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2048 time: 2019-04-14 18:05:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x186b42617af58e03e47ee811166a9fabd7d44ab363c0f664ed995fcc9864cb91Block Operator
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