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 2451943 Details
Epoch: 113 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2453331 epoch_slot_no: 12531 block_no: 2451828 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 3686 time: 2019-04-14 19:21:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xa75b044957c6cb1df17d5f03bf19604bc1c44c0456d91ff1f4714f8b19046a96Block Operator
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