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 2451965 Details
Epoch: 113 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2453353 epoch_slot_no: 12553 block_no: 2451850 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1022 time: 2019-04-14 19:29:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x73049911a05216701783d57c08574160ec966d2ca9e38872487269a6aa11ccbaBlock Operator
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