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 2453073 Details
Epoch: 113 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2454461 epoch_slot_no: 13661 block_no: 2452958 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1710 time: 2019-04-15 01:38:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x70331639df40e9eb5628ec2a81c256a435cbd0d843111ee99c44f6e6f4f0ba37Block Operator
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