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 2452583 Details
Epoch: 113 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2453971 epoch_slot_no: 13171 block_no: 2452468 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 4003 time: 2019-04-14 22:55:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x3ddbc46edeb6f88892575d1468ce2f86971c842acd4c75b327f0b13f191a6aa5Block Operator
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