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 2453390 Details
Epoch: 113 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 2454778 epoch_slot_no: 13978 block_no: 2453275 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2600 time: 2019-04-15 03:24:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x890084adf24498f62905c9a5d76cdf1e45cf3ec9845f670cd395c1c552ed5080Block Operator
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