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 2453294 Details
Epoch: 113 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2454682 epoch_slot_no: 13882 block_no: 2453179 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2306 time: 2019-04-15 02:52:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xba52906de785591b4f411d0c15c08a680f79762e25da27033ff511c224f32750Block Operator
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