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 2451927 Details
Epoch: 113 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2453315 epoch_slot_no: 12515 block_no: 2451812 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2331 time: 2019-04-14 19:16:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x527d49bd87a8d427c6786b7bc54ee6e9c9d6cde3a3d84b7532b6c53ccdb0fe42Block Operator
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