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 2453225 Details
Epoch: 113 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2454613 epoch_slot_no: 13813 block_no: 2453110 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 3754 time: 2019-04-15 02:29:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x7deaca9525d4dad32dbe751bcee25e0f4ad5f99b0007f21c6df81b7e52668d6aBlock Operator
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