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 2451958 Details
Epoch: 113 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2453346 epoch_slot_no: 12546 block_no: 2451843 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 6731 time: 2019-04-14 19:26:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x21e08b92beffdc9631baf778f18b8ea5c6a544a42c19489dd3e70f778663779aBlock Operator
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