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 2452034 Details
Epoch: 113 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2453422 epoch_slot_no: 12622 block_no: 2451919 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1876 time: 2019-04-14 19:52:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xa54e951d15a2f2eba71bf51646d09fbfd48f3c328a3b1330c2fa4c57f3b8d79eBlock Operator
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