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 2452747 Details
Epoch: 113 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2454135 epoch_slot_no: 13335 block_no: 2452632 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2505 time: 2019-04-14 23:49:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x70c266cb7a26f3d11cce8fcc072cb40c51c52e7c56e1bd52dc405ceb426b7dc3Block Operator
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