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 2451801 Details
Epoch: 113 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2453189 epoch_slot_no: 12389 block_no: 2451686 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1211 time: 2019-04-14 18:34:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xd9ee7819b768b964281f965d1e8f9f0fa2f806cdf92e2c7fe84965738437d6a4Block Operator
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