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 2452716 Details
Epoch: 113 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2454104 epoch_slot_no: 13304 block_no: 2452601 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1900 time: 2019-04-14 23:39:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x10ac3a75d8e61636ff09601afb1fe8f8a94280e7d55bb2c7760147b36a24afbeBlock Operator
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