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 2451881 Details
Epoch: 113 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2453269 epoch_slot_no: 12469 block_no: 2451766 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2393 time: 2019-04-14 19:01:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xeb77c223dd1cbcb4156e4ece9d918d060e896670fe119710cc233d4e6c54dacfBlock Operator
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