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 2452339 Details
Epoch: 113 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2453727 epoch_slot_no: 12927 block_no: 2452224 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2040 time: 2019-04-14 21:33:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xbe69d4aad173dc125c31b86822af50b0d072f9a817a875c01134d12ee9353ebbBlock Operator
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