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 2451912 Details
Epoch: 113 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2453300 epoch_slot_no: 12500 block_no: 2451797 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 3399 time: 2019-04-14 19:11:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x3eac6aa1c8f582f9b9908ef62be0a4d87dbc297f0151cac1beb8da3119154b3eBlock Operator
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