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 2453139 Details
Epoch: 113 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 2454527 epoch_slot_no: 13727 block_no: 2453024 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2426 time: 2019-04-15 02:00:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x946c4738197348cddacbc9008c2349a0e08b2b3a0cfd8112e99e1ec42f432312Block Operator
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