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 2453030 Details
Epoch: 113 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2454418 epoch_slot_no: 13618 block_no: 2452915 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1502 time: 2019-04-15 01:24:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xda7694da4cb0d9231895f55c89953c38e2bb54be7d22c4e6265a79415f92b782Block Operator
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