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 2452491 Details
Epoch: 113 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2453879 epoch_slot_no: 13079 block_no: 2452376 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1356 time: 2019-04-14 22:24:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xc87eaa4c86a9c917df6b49bbd8a1f6f480c6b82508c35290292a743ce572adf8Block Operator
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