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 2451790 Details
Epoch: 113 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2453178 epoch_slot_no: 12378 block_no: 2451675 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2517 time: 2019-04-14 18:30:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x58ef6c83b86b26f8bffb5e310a8b72a02ff6bb49f0fe7f0ce64427f642dcb11eBlock Operator
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