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 2452078 Details
Epoch: 113 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2453466 epoch_slot_no: 12666 block_no: 2451963 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1026 time: 2019-04-14 20:06:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x576e56dfd5c74a51f57f23a747c4ccdb93b0c013599ec81e5566e2ef881e1be0Block Operator
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